Quick answer
Each loading bay for a site in Cheltenham (GL50) is designed around the vehicles you receive, the loads you handle and the temperature you need to hold, then priced in writing after a free survey.
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Postcode district
- GL50
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for complete loading bays in Cheltenham
- Interlocks. Door, leveller and restraint operate only in a safe sequence.
- One package. Door, leveller, shelter, bumpers and lights specified together.
- Traffic lights. Inside and outside lights show when the bay is safe to use.
- 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.
Jobs we can carry out
- Designing and fitting a run of complete loading bays on a new-build distribution centre to the main contractor's programme.
- Retrofitting traffic lights and door-leveller interlocks to a run of existing loading bays.
- 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 Cheltenham, 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.
How the work is organised
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 for complete loading bays
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Cheltenham
How long does it take to install a loading bay in Cheltenham?
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.
What safety systems should our Cheltenham 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 maintain loading bay equipment across Gloucestershire?
Yes. We service and repair doors, levellers, shelters and controls across Gloucestershire, and can set up planned maintenance covering every item at the bay. Service and repair visits are chargeable.
Complete loading bays near Cheltenham
Cheltenham is in the GL50 postcode district in Gloucestershire. We also cover Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Stroud.
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Other services in Cheltenham
- Impact traffic doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door repairs
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock shelters and seals
More about Complete loading bays · industrial doors in Cheltenham. Last updated 19 October 2026.