Bollards and door protection in Shirley

In short

Every protection job in Shirley starts with a free survey of how vehicles approach each door and where the damage is happening, followed by a written fixed price before we start.

Town: Shirley
Postcode district: B90
Area: West Midlands
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Suitable fixings. We choose anchor bolts or foundations depending on the slab and expected impacts.
Frame buffers. Rubber or polymer buffers on corners and frames at vehicle height.
Wheel guides. Apron guides that centre trailers on the bay.
High visibility. Bright finishes make protection easy for drivers to see and avoid.
Guide-rail guards. Protect the bottom of guides and tracks, where forks and pallets strike most often.

What this work can involve

Setting concrete-filled steel bollards in excavated foundations to protect a yard roller shutter from HGV impact.
Placing bollards beside a fire shutter so stored goods and trucks cannot obstruct its closing line.
Adding steel guide-rail guards to a row of sectional loading doors at a distribution centre.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Shirley?

The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.

Access, phasing and timing

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

Prices for bollards and door protection in Shirley

Bollards and door protection guide prices
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 Shirley: your questions

Will fitting bollards damage the floor at our Shirley 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 much do bollards cost to install in Shirley?

Our guide price is £125 to £445 ex VAT per installed bollard, depending on size, material and fixing. Guide-rail guards and buffers are £345 to £1,495 per door. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey in Shirley.

Bollards and door protection near Shirley

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More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Shirley. Last updated 19 October 2026.