Dock levellers in Wilmslow

The short version

Each dock leveller project in Wilmslow starts with a free survey of the dock, the pit, the vehicles that call and the loads you move, followed by a written fixed price before any work begins.

Town: Wilmslow
Postcode district: SK9
Area: Cheshire
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Commissioning. Every unit is tested through its full cycle before handover, with documentation.
Pit work. Existing pits repaired or re-edged; new pits detailed for groundworks.
Swing-lip levellers. Robust hinged-lip levellers for standard trailer traffic.
Telescopic lips. A sliding lip that reaches further and lands exactly where the driver needs it.
Toe guards. Side guards stop feet being trapped as the platform lowers.

Examples of work we can quote for

Replacing a mechanical leveller with a hydraulic unit that has single-button automatic operation and a velocity fuse.
Interlocking new hydraulic levellers with sectional dock doors so neither can be used out of sequence.
Replacing worn swing-lip dock levellers in their existing pits, with pit edge repairs and new dock bumpers.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Wilmslow the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.

How the work is organised

Sites in and around Wilmslow 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 dock levellers

Dock levellers guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Dock leveller, hydraulic swing-lip, into prepared pit	£6,495 – £10,995
Dock leveller, telescopic lip	£8,495 – £13,995

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 Wilmslow

Can our dock leveller in Wilmslow be interlocked with the door?

Yes. We fit interlocks so the leveller only operates with the door fully open, and the door cannot close while the leveller is deployed. It suits both new and existing bays, subject to the controls on each.

Do you service and repair dock levellers across Cheshire?

Yes. We service and repair most makes of dock leveller across Cheshire, including hydraulic power packs, cylinders, hoses, lips, hinges and controls. Service and repair visits are chargeable and priced before work starts.

Which leveller type suits our vehicles in Wilmslow?

Swing-lip suits most standard trailer traffic. Telescopic lip suits vehicles parked off the buffers, trailers with tail lifts, or loads packed right to the rear. We recommend after recording your vehicles on survey.

Dock levellers near Wilmslow

Our teams cover Wilmslow (SK9) and nearby Altrincham, Macclesfield, Stockport, along with the rest of Cheshire.

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More about Dock levellers · industrial doors in Wilmslow. Last updated 19 October 2026.