In short
Each dock leveller project in Acton 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
- Acton
- Postcode district
- W3
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Velocity fuse. Hydraulic safety valve locks the platform if a hose fails or a trailer moves.
- Sized to your fleet. Platform length and capacity chosen for your vehicles and forklifts.
- Swing-lip levellers. Hinged lips that flip out and land on the trailer bed, suited to most loading bays.
- Commissioning. Each leveller tested and handed over with records and instructions.
- Toe guards. Side guards stop feet being trapped as the platform lowers.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing worn swing-lip dock levellers in their existing pits, with pit edge repairs and new dock bumpers.
- Replacing a mechanical leveller with a hydraulic unit that has single-button automatic operation and a velocity fuse.
- Fitting telescopic-lip levellers for a fleet whose trailers do not always park tight against the dock buffers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Acton, 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
Most installations in Acton can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Guide prices for dock levellers
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you replace the dock leveller at our Acton warehouse using the existing pit?
Usually, yes. We measure the pit on survey and allow for any cutting, repair or re-edging needed. If the new unit is a different size, the quote covers the pit modifications as a separate line.
Can our dock leveller in Acton 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.
Which leveller type suits our vehicles in Acton?
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 Acton
Besides Acton, we can survey and quote for sites in Ealing, Chiswick, Shepherd's Bush and the rest of Greater London.
- Dock levellers in Ealing
- Dock levellers in Chiswick
- Dock levellers in Shepherd's Bush
- Dock levellers in Hammersmith
- Dock levellers in Willesden
- Dock levellers in Barnes
Other services in Acton
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock shelters and seals
- PVC strip curtains
- Sectional overhead doors
- Door automation and controls
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock levellers · industrial doors in Acton. Last updated 19 October 2026.