Impact traffic doors in Colchester

The short version

Impact traffic doors for warehouses, kitchens, supermarkets and food production areas in Colchester. We survey the opening and the traffic, recommend the right leaf material and hinge type, then fit the doors with minimal disruption.

Town: Colchester
Postcode district: CO1
Area: Essex
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Impact-tolerant. Polyethylene and rubber leaves flex or absorb knocks from trolleys and trucks.
Wear protection. Replaceable kick plates and bumpers protect the leaves where trolleys hit most.
Leaf choices. Polyethylene, rubber, insulated or stainless-faced leaves to suit the area.
Vision panels. Clear panels at eye level so people see each other before pushing through.
Double-acting. Leaves open both ways and swing back to centre on their own.

Jobs we can carry out

Supplying rubber traffic doors for a busy pallet truck route in a parcel sorting warehouse.
Installing insulated traffic doors between a chilled preparation room and an ambient packing area.
Replacing single-swing kitchen doors with stainless-faced double-acting doors and vision panels at eye level.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in Colchester, the Workplace Regulations 1992 set the basics: doors suitably constructed, swing doors giving a clear view through when closed, and maintenance under regulation 5. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, an emergency exit door must open easily in the direction of travel and must not be locked or fastened so it cannot be opened immediately in an emergency.

Keeping your site running during the work

Most installations in Colchester 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.

Budgeting for impact traffic doors in Colchester

Impact traffic doors guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Impact traffic doors, pair	£895 – £2,495
PVC strip curtain, per doorway	£175 – £895

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 impact traffic doors

Are traffic doors suitable for forklift routes at our Colchester warehouse?

Generally not. Forklifts are too heavy and fast for most traffic doors and quickly damage the leaves. For forklift routes we would usually recommend a high-speed door or a strip curtain instead.

Which traffic door material suits our Colchester site?

Polyethylene suits most warehouse and food areas, rubber takes heavier pallet truck impacts, insulated leaves help in chilled areas and stainless steel suits kitchens. We recommend one after seeing your traffic and cleaning needs.

Will traffic doors in Colchester help keep areas warm or cool?

They cut draughts and help separate temperature zones, particularly with insulated leaves. For chillers and freezers, a dedicated cold store door is needed, sometimes with traffic doors or strips used inside.

Impact traffic doors near Colchester

Besides Colchester, we can survey and quote for sites in Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea, Witham and the rest of Essex.

Other services in Colchester

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