Dock levellers in Stoke-on-Trent

In short

New-build loading docks in Stoke-on-Trent need levellers planned early. We provide pit details for the groundworks contractor, then fit and commission the levellers and interlock them with the dock doors once those are in.

Town: Stoke-on-Trent
Postcode district: ST4
Area: Staffordshire
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

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.
Telescopic lips. Extending lips placed precisely on the bed for awkward vehicles and loads.
Swing-lip levellers. Hinged lips that flip out and land on the trailer bed, suited to most loading bays.
Sized to your fleet. We size the platform for your bed-height range and heaviest laden truck.

Examples of work we can quote for

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.
Replacing a mechanical leveller with a hydraulic unit that has single-button automatic operation and a velocity fuse.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Stoke-on-Trent?

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.

Planning the work around your site

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

Prices for dock levellers in Stoke-on-Trent

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.

Your questions about dock levellers

How long does it take to fit a dock leveller in Stoke-on-Trent?

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 our dock leveller in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent

Besides Stoke-on-Trent, we can survey and quote for sites in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Congleton and the rest of Staffordshire.

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More about Dock levellers · industrial doors in Stoke-on-Trent. Last updated 19 October 2026.