In short
Planning new loading docks near Stevenage? 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
- Stevenage
- Postcode district
- SG1
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Traffic lights. Clear signals for drivers and forklift operators at every stage of loading.
- Sectional doors. Well-sealed, insulated dock doors that open fully and run clear of the leveller.
- Phased refurbishment. We work through the bays in turn, leaving the rest in use.
- Shelters and seals. A shelter or seal closes the gap around the vehicle during loading.
- One package. Door, leveller, shelter, bumpers and lights specified together.
Typical scopes of work
- Adding a loading house to a unit where the warehouse floor cannot be cut for a leveller pit.
- Converting a yard roller shutter opening into a full loading bay with a loading house, leveller and shelter.
- Refurbishing bays one at a time with new sectional doors, levellers and inflatable shelters so loading continues.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Stevenage, 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
Sites in and around Stevenage vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Budgeting for complete loading bays in Stevenage
| 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.
Complete loading bays in Stevenage: your questions
Can you refurbish our loading bays in Stevenage 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.
How long does it take to install a loading bay in Stevenage?
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 Stevenage 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 Stevenage
Stevenage is in the SG1 postcode district in Hertfordshire. We also cover Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City.
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Other services in Stevenage
- Cold store and freezer doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door safety upgrades
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Complete loading bays · industrial doors in Stevenage. Last updated 19 October 2026.