Quick answer
From traffic lights and interlocks to vehicle restraints and loading houses, we fit the safety systems a busy loading bay in Swadlincote needs, alongside the door, leveller and shelter they control.
- Town
- Swadlincote
- Postcode district
- DE11
- Area
- Derbyshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Impact protection. Trailers are stopped and centred so they do not damage the wall, shelter or door.
- Shelters and seals. Retractable, inflatable or foam shelters around the trailer.
- One package. Door, leveller, shelter, bumpers and lights specified together.
- Phased refurbishment. We work through the bays in turn, leaving the rest in use.
- Sectional doors. Insulated sectional doors with vision panels and electric operation.
Typical scopes of work
- Phasing bay refurbishment at a cold store, one bay per weekend, so temperature-controlled loading carries on.
- Converting a yard roller shutter opening into a full loading bay with a loading house, leveller and shelter.
- Specifying vehicle restraints, traffic lights and dock lights as part of a review of how trailers leave the dock.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Swadlincote, 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
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 complete loading bays in Swadlincote
| 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
What safety systems should our Swadlincote 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.
Do you work on new-build loading bays around Derbyshire?
Yes. We supply pit, opening and embedded steel details to your design team and groundworks contractor early, then install and commission doors, levellers, shelters and accessories to the main contractor's programme.
Can a loading bay be added to our Swadlincote 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.
Complete loading bays near Swadlincote
Our teams cover Swadlincote (DE11) and nearby Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Derby, along with the rest of Derbyshire.
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Other services in Swadlincote
- PVC strip curtains
- Bollards and door protection
- Impact traffic doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Complete loading bays · industrial doors in Swadlincote. Last updated 19 October 2026.