In short
Loading bays take a beating from reversing trailers. At sites in Warwickshire, we can replace worn dock bumpers, add wheel guides and fit corner bollards to protect doors, levellers, shelters and the building itself.
- Area
- Warwickshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Warwick
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Steel bollards. Galvanised, painted steel bollards, concrete-filled where needed.
- Guide-rail guards. Protect the bottom of guides and tracks, where forks and pallets strike most often.
- Polymer bollards. Flexible bollards that absorb impact and spring back.
- Dock bumpers. Bumpers that stop trailers at the right distance from the building.
- Suitable fixings. We choose anchor bolts or foundations depending on the slab and expected impacts.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing worn-through dock bumpers so reversing trailers stop short of the wall and the leveller lip.
- Placing bollards beside a fire shutter so stored goods and trucks cannot obstruct its closing line.
- Fitting polymer bollards inside a busy warehouse door to keep forklifts away from the door guides.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Warwickshire, 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.
Access, phasing and timing
Sites in and around Warwickshire vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Guide prices for bollards and door protection
| 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.
Bollards and door protection in Warwickshire: your questions
Will fitting bollards damage the floor at our Warwickshire site?
We check slab thickness and look for buried services before drilling. Polymer bollards and proper foundations reduce the risk of slab cracking on heavy impacts, and we recommend the right fixing for your floor.
Do you replace dock bumpers across the West Midlands?
Yes. We replace worn dock bumpers and fit wheel guides and corner bollards at loading bays across the West Midlands, often during a leveller service or bay refurbishment to save a separate visit.
How long does it take to fit door protection in Warwickshire?
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.
Towns in Warwickshire we cover
We cover 7 towns in Warwickshire for bollards and door protection, including Warwick, Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa.
Other services in Warwickshire
- Impact traffic doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock shelters and seals
- Sectional overhead doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door automation and controls
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- PVC strip curtains
More about Bollards and door protection. Last updated 19 October 2026.