Dock levellers in Radcliffe

In short

Replacing a worn or damaged dock leveller in Radcliffe? We remove the old unit, check and repair the pit, then install and commission a new hydraulic leveller with toe guards, velocity fuse and controls.

Town: Radcliffe
Postcode district: M26
Area: Greater Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock levellers in Radcliffe

Telescopic lips. Extending lips placed precisely on the bed for awkward vehicles and loads.
Pit work. Existing pits repaired or re-edged; new pits detailed for groundworks.
Toe guards. Guards along each side keep feet out from under the moving platform.
Sized to your fleet. We size the platform for your bed-height range and heaviest laden truck.
Commissioning. Every unit is tested through its full cycle before handover, with documentation.

What this work can involve

Re-edging and repairing a damaged pit before fitting a replacement leveller at a manufacturing site.
Supplying box-frame levellers to a groundworks contractor for casting into a new-build dock edge.
Interlocking new hydraulic levellers with sectional dock doors so neither can be used out of sequence.

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

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.

How the work is organised

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.

Guide prices

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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fit a dock leveller in Radcliffe?

A single leveller into a prepared pit is typically fitted and commissioned in a day. Pit repairs or modifications can add time, and we plan work around your loading schedule, bay by bay.

Do you service and repair dock levellers across Greater Manchester?

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

Can you replace the dock leveller at our Radcliffe 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.

Dock levellers near Radcliffe

Our teams cover Radcliffe (M26) and nearby Whitefield, Prestwich, Bury, along with the rest of Greater Manchester.

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