The short version
Forklifts and lorries knocking door guides out of line at your Newcastle upon Tyne site? Guide-rail guards and well-placed bollards usually cost far less than another door repair and the downtime that comes with it.
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Postcode district
- NE1
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Suitable fixings. We choose anchor bolts or foundations depending on the slab and expected impacts.
- Dock bumpers. Bumpers that stop trailers at the right distance from the building.
- Frame buffers. Rubber or polymer buffers on corners and frames at vehicle height.
- Polymer bollards. Flexible bollards that absorb impact and spring back.
- Guide-rail guards. Protect the bottom of guides and tracks, where forks and pallets strike most often.
What this work can involve
- Fitting rubber corner buffers to a door frame where pallet trucks clip the wall on a tight turn.
- Adding steel guide-rail guards to a row of sectional loading doors at a distribution centre.
- Replacing worn-through dock bumpers so reversing trailers stop short of the wall and the leveller lip.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Newcastle upon Tyne, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.
Keeping your site running during the work
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Prices for bollards and door protection in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Bollard, installed | £125 – £445 each |
| Door protection (guide-rail guards, buffers) | £345 – £1,495 per door |
Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.
Questions from businesses in Newcastle upon Tyne
Can bollards at our Newcastle upon Tyne site be replaced after a strike?
Yes. Damaged bollards and guards can usually be replaced individually. We check the fixings and the slab around them first, because a bent bollard often loosens its anchors or cracks the concrete at its base.
Can you protect our existing doors in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Guards, buffers and bollards are fitted around existing doors and frames. If a guide or frame is already bent, we recommend repairing it first so the door runs properly behind its new protection.
How long does it take to fit door protection in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Usually a few hours per door for base-plated bollards and guide guards. Bollards set in foundations take longer because of coring or excavation, and are often fitted out of hours to avoid disrupting traffic.
Bollards and door protection near Newcastle upon Tyne
Our teams cover Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1) and nearby Gateshead, Wallsend, Hebburn, along with the rest of Tyne and Wear.
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- Bollards and door protection in Wallsend
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Other services in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door installation
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door repairs
- Door automation and controls
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- PVC strip curtains
More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Newcastle upon Tyne. Last updated 19 October 2026.