The short version
Planning new loading docks near Redruth? 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
- Redruth
- Postcode district
- TR15
- Area
- Cornwall
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Redruth
- 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.
- Phased refurbishment. Bays refurbished one at a time so the site keeps trading.
- One package. Door, leveller, shelter, bumpers and lights specified together.
- Traffic lights. Inside and outside lights show when the bay is safe to use.
Typical scopes of work
- Specifying vehicle restraints, traffic lights and dock lights as part of a review of how trailers leave the dock.
- Repairing damaged pit edges and fitting new telescopic levellers, shelters and bumpers at a manufacturing site.
- Designing and fitting a run of complete loading bays on a new-build distribution centre to the main contractor's programme.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Redruth, 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.
Access, phasing and timing
Most installations in Redruth can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
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
How long does it take to install a loading bay in Redruth?
A single bay with a prepared pit typically takes two to three days, including commissioning the interlocks and lights. New-build projects follow the main programme, and multi-bay refurbishments are phased to suit your operations.
Can a loading bay be added to our Redruth unit without a pit?
Often, yes. A loading house built out in front of the door, or an edge-of-dock leveller for light use, avoids cutting a pit in the floor. We check which option suits the building and the traffic on survey.
Can you refurbish our loading bays in Redruth 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.
Complete loading bays near Redruth
Working in Redruth? We also take on jobs in Camborne, Truro, Falmouth and across Cornwall.
- Complete loading bays in Camborne
- Complete loading bays in Truro
- Complete loading bays in Falmouth
- Complete loading bays in Newquay
- Complete loading bays in St Austell
- Complete loading bays in Plymouth
Other services in Redruth
- Door automation and controls
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Complete loading bays · industrial doors in Redruth. Last updated 19 October 2026.