- Town
- Redcar
- County or region
- North Yorkshire
- Main postcode districts
- TS10
- Nearby towns (straight line)
- Guisborough (6 miles), Middlesbrough (8 miles) and Hartlepool (8 miles)
A note on the freight picture around Redcar and beyond: Teesport, one of the UK's largest ports, sits at the mouth of the Tees. Whatever traffic your own site handles, specify the dock to suit it.
Loading bay services in Redcar
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 Redcar
Before anything is ordered, we visit your site in Redcar for a free survey and then send a written quote with a fixed price. From that point we manage the installation, coordinating delivery, access and any other trades. Fitting is done by specialist installation engineers engaged and managed by us, at times that suit your operation, including out of hours where agreed. You get a tested installation, a demonstration for your team and the manufacturer documentation.
We do not turn up and then name a price. Every repair or service visit in Redcar is agreed in writing first, including what the charge covers. Sending photos of the damage, error codes or leaks helps us diagnose the problem before travelling and bring the likely parts. Any additional work found on the day is quoted for your approval before it starts. You then get a written report for your records.
- Asbestos register and any other site hazard information
- Condition of any existing leveller pit, kerb angles and pit drainage
- Temperature requirements for chilled, frozen or ambient goods
- Traffic routes for vehicles and separation of pedestrians
- Hydraulic oil level, hoses and cylinders for leaks
- Traffic light function and interlock operation
Planning, building control and safety law in England
Workplace safety in England is regulated by HSE. For a loading bay in Redcar, that means doors meeting regulation 18 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, equipment maintained under PUWER and suitable safeguards against vehicles driving away too early. We check what applies at survey and design the bay accordingly.
Nearby towns
Other towns within reach of Redcar on our coverage list include Guisborough (6 miles), Middlesbrough (8 miles) and Hartlepool (8 miles), all covered on the same terms.
Questions
Do you remove and dispose of the old equipment?
Yes, where it is part of the scope. When we replace doors, levellers, shelters or seals at a site in Redcar, removal and disposal of the old equipment can be included and is itemised in the quote, so it is clear what is covered. If anything should be kept, such as a frame or motor that is still serviceable, we agree that at survey.
Will you deal with building control and planning for a project in Redcar?
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.
How often should equipment at our Redcar site be serviced?
It depends on how hard the equipment works and on the manufacturer's recommendations. A multi-shift dock with frequent trailer movements needs more attention than a door that opens a few times a day. We suggest a schedule after looking at the equipment and how it is used, and we can line visits up with your insurance inspections where that helps.
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.
If a loading bay in Redcar needs attention, call us or send photos and details online.