At a glance
Replacing a worn or damaged dock leveller in Lichfield? 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
- Lichfield
- Postcode district
- WS13
- Area
- Staffordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock levellers in Lichfield
- Telescopic lips. Extending lips placed precisely on the bed for awkward vehicles and loads.
- Swing-lip levellers. Robust hinged-lip levellers for standard trailer traffic.
- Pit work. Existing pits repaired or re-edged; new pits detailed for groundworks.
- Commissioning. Each leveller tested and handed over with records and instructions.
- Velocity fuse. Hydraulic safety valve locks the platform if a hose fails or a trailer moves.
Jobs we can carry out
- Interlocking new hydraulic levellers with sectional dock doors so neither can be used out of sequence.
- Fitting an edge-of-dock leveller to a lightly used bay where a full leveller pit is not needed.
- Re-edging and repairing a damaged pit before fitting a replacement leveller at a manufacturing site.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Lichfield 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.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Lichfield 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.
Prices for dock levellers in Lichfield
| 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 Lichfield
Which leveller type suits our vehicles in Lichfield?
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.
Can our dock leveller in Lichfield 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 Staffordshire?
Yes. We service and repair most makes of dock leveller across Staffordshire, including hydraulic power packs, cylinders, hoses, lips, hinges and controls. Service and repair visits are chargeable and priced before work starts.
Dock levellers near Lichfield
Lichfield is in the WS13 postcode district in Staffordshire. We also cover Burntwood, Tamworth, Aldridge.
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Other services in Lichfield
- Door automation and controls
- High-speed doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Fire shutters
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock levellers · industrial doors in Lichfield. Last updated 19 October 2026.