- Town
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- County or region
- Greater Manchester
- Main postcode districts
- OL7
- Nearby towns (straight line)
- Hyde (3 miles), Oldham (4 miles) and Chadderton (4 miles)
Loading bay services in Ashton-under-Lyne
Loading bay doors
Dock levellers
Shelters and seals
Dock safety
Lifts and loading houses
Complete bays and upgrades
Repairs and servicing
How we work on sites in Ashton-under-Lyne
Our part of the job in Ashton-under-Lyne is to survey, quote and manage; the fitting itself is done by specialist installation engineers working under our management. The survey and the written quote are free. Once the fixed price is accepted, we agree dates that work around your deliveries and shifts, including out-of-hours working where needed. Every installation is tested before handover, and you receive the documentation for each item fitted.
Every visit to a site in Ashton-under-Lyne begins with an agreed price. The charge is confirmed in writing before an engineer attends, so the cost is clear from the outset. Photos of the fault, the data plate and the surrounding area make diagnosis easier. Extra work found during the visit is priced and approved before it is done. A written report then sets out what was found, what was fixed and what still needs attention.
- Condition of any existing leveller pit, kerb angles and pit drainage
- Age and condition of the equipment already in place
- Clear opening width and height for each door
- Whether planning, building control or a building warrant may be needed
- Pit frame welds, platform cracks and structural damage
- Lip hinge, lip extension and lip support operation
Planning, building control and safety law in England
Sites in Ashton-under-Lyne fall under the rules for England. Structural changes such as forming a new opening or a dock leveller pit may need Building Regulations approval, and external structures such as loading houses, canopies or new dock approaches can need planning permission from the local planning authority. We check what applies at survey and build any approvals into the plan.
Nearby towns
Looking beyond Ashton-under-Lyne? Our pages for Hyde (3 miles), Oldham (4 miles) and Chadderton (4 miles) describe the same loading bay services and how to get in touch.
Questions
Will you deal with building control and planning for a project in Ashton-under-Lyne?
We check at survey whether the work is likely to need approval. Forming a new opening or dock pit may need Building Regulations approval, a building warrant or building control approval, depending on the nation, and external structures such as loading houses can need planning permission. Where approval is needed, we explain what is involved, work with your designer or agent, and build it into the programme.
What warranty comes with new loading bay equipment?
New equipment comes with the manufacturer's warranty, which varies by product. Our workmanship terms are set out in writing in the quote for your Ashton-under-Lyne site, so you can see what is covered before you commit. Check the warranty terms for any servicing conditions, and we can quote for planned maintenance once the installation is complete.
What happens if the engineer finds the equipment unsafe?
If equipment is found to be unsafe, the engineer will tell you straight away and recommend that it is isolated and taken out of use until it is repaired. That is recorded in the written report. We then quote the repair so you can decide how to proceed. Keeping an unsafe door or leveller in service puts people at risk, so we will always raise it.
How much does loading bay work cost?
It depends on what you need. Our published guide prices run from £120 per dock bumper to £32,000 per loading house, and a complete bay with door, leveller, shelter and safety kit is typically £13,500 to £26,000 per bay, all excluding VAT. See the prices page for every item.
Have photos of the door, leveller or shelter? Send them with your enquiry and we can give a clearer answer for your Ashton-under-Lyne site.