At a glance
One team, one survey, one set of dimensions: our complete loading bay service in South Glamorgan avoids the gaps that appear when doors, levellers and shelters come from different suppliers working to different drawings.
- Area
- South Glamorgan
- Nation
- Wales
- Main town
- Cardiff
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in South Glamorgan
- Sectional doors. Well-sealed, insulated dock doors that open fully and run clear of the leveller.
- Impact protection. Trailers are stopped and centred so they do not damage the wall, shelter or door.
- Traffic lights. Clear signals for drivers and forklift operators at every stage of loading.
- One package. Door, leveller, shelter, bumpers and lights specified together.
- Interlocks. Linked controls stop the door closing on the leveller or the leveller deploying too early.
Jobs we can carry out
- Refurbishing bays one at a time with new sectional doors, levellers and inflatable shelters so loading continues.
- Repairing damaged pit edges and fitting new telescopic levellers, shelters and bumpers at a manufacturing site.
- Adding a loading house to a unit where the warehouse floor cannot be cut for a leveller pit.
Loading bay safety in Wales
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in South Glamorgan the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.
Keeping your site running during the work
Sites in and around South Glamorgan 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.
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.
Your questions about complete loading bays
How much does a complete loading bay cost in South Glamorgan?
Complete loading bays are priced on survey, typically £14,995 to £39,995 ex VAT per bay depending on the leveller, shelter, door and safety systems. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey of your South Glamorgan site.
What safety systems should our South Glamorgan 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.
How long does it take to install a loading bay in South Glamorgan?
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.
Towns in South Glamorgan we cover
We cover 3 towns in South Glamorgan for complete loading bays, including Cardiff, Barry, Penarth.
Other services in South Glamorgan
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock shelters and seals
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door replacement
- Bollards and door protection
More about Complete loading bays. Last updated 19 October 2026.