In short
We can supply and install dock levellers in Oswestry and throughout Shropshire, from single replacement units on older warehouses to full runs of loading bays on new-build distribution sheds, with pit work and interlocks included where needed.
- Town
- Oswestry
- Postcode district
- SY11
- Area
- Shropshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock levellers in Oswestry
- Commissioning. Every unit is tested through its full cycle before handover, with documentation.
- Toe guards. Guards along each side keep feet out from under the moving platform.
- Velocity fuse. If pressure is lost suddenly, the platform locks instead of dropping.
- Pit work. We sort the pit too, from re-edging an old one to detailing a new one.
- Sized to your fleet. We size the platform for your bed-height range and heaviest laden truck.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Supplying box-frame levellers to a groundworks contractor for casting into a new-build dock edge.
- Re-edging and repairing a damaged pit before fitting a replacement leveller at a manufacturing site.
- Replacing a mechanical leveller with a hydraulic unit that has single-button automatic operation and a velocity fuse.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Oswestry, 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.
Planning the work around your site
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
Prices for dock levellers in Oswestry
| 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 Oswestry
Which leveller type suits our vehicles in Oswestry?
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.
How long does it take to fit a dock leveller in Oswestry?
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.
Can you replace the dock leveller at our Oswestry 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 Oswestry
Our teams cover Oswestry (SY11) and nearby Shrewsbury, Chester, Wellington, along with the rest of Shropshire.
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Other services in Oswestry
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Complete loading bays
- Bollards and door protection
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Dock levellers · industrial doors in Oswestry. Last updated 19 October 2026.