Dock levellers in Trowbridge

At a glance

New-build loading docks in Trowbridge 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: Trowbridge
Postcode district: BA14
Area: Wiltshire
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Trowbridge

Door interlocks. Linking the leveller and door controls prevents either one being used out of sequence.
Pit work. Existing pits repaired or re-edged; new pits detailed for groundworks.
Telescopic lips. A sliding lip that reaches further and lands exactly where the driver needs it.
Velocity fuse. If pressure is lost suddenly, the platform locks instead of dropping.
Swing-lip levellers. Hinged lips that flip out and land on the trailer bed, suited to most loading bays.

Examples of work we can quote for

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.
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 Trowbridge?

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.

Access, phasing and timing

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.

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.

Your questions about dock levellers

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

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 Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge?

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 Trowbridge

Trowbridge is in the BA14 postcode district in Wiltshire. We also cover Bath, Frome, Chippenham.

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