At a glance
Planning new loading docks near Falmouth? We provide pit and opening details for your groundworks contractor early in the build, then supply, install and commission every item of loading bay equipment together.
- Town
- Falmouth
- Postcode district
- TR11
- Area
- Cornwall
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Falmouth
- Impact protection. Bumpers, wheel guides and bollards protect the building and equipment.
- Sectional doors. Insulated sectional doors with vision panels and electric operation.
- Interlocks. Linked controls stop the door closing on the leveller or the leveller deploying too early.
- Shelters and seals. Retractable, inflatable or foam shelters around the trailer.
- Dock levellers. Hydraulic levellers chosen for your vehicle bed heights and handling equipment.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Phasing bay refurbishment at a cold store, one bay per weekend, so temperature-controlled loading carries on.
- Designing and fitting a run of complete loading bays on a new-build distribution centre to the main contractor's programme.
- Converting a yard roller shutter opening into a full loading bay with a loading house, leveller and shelter.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Falmouth, 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
For busy sites in Cornwall the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Guide prices
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Complete loading bay | on survey (typically £14,995 – £39,995 per bay) |
| Dock leveller, hydraulic swing-lip, into prepared pit | £6,495 – £10,995 |
| Dock shelter (retractable) | £2,195 – £5,495 |
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
Can you refurbish our loading bays in Falmouth without closing the site?
Yes. Bays can be refurbished one at a time so the others stay in use, and work can be done out of hours where needed. Each bay is commissioned before we move on to the next.
Do you maintain loading bay equipment across Cornwall?
Yes. We service and repair doors, levellers, shelters and controls across Cornwall, and can set up planned maintenance covering every item at the bay. Service and repair visits are chargeable.
What safety systems should our Falmouth loading bays have?
That follows your risk assessment, but busy bays commonly have traffic lights, door-leveller interlocks, vehicle restraints or sensored chocks, dock lights and edge protection. We recommend a package after seeing how your bays are used.
Complete loading bays near Falmouth
Working in Falmouth? We also take on jobs in Truro, Redruth, Camborne and across Cornwall.
- Complete loading bays in Truro
- Complete loading bays in Redruth
- Complete loading bays in Camborne
- Complete loading bays in Newquay
- Complete loading bays in St Austell
- Complete loading bays in Plymouth
Other services in Falmouth
- Industrial door replacement
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Complete loading bays · industrial doors in Falmouth. Last updated 19 October 2026.