- Town
- Kettering
- County or region
- Northamptonshire
- Main postcode districts
- NN16
- Nearby towns (straight line)
- Wellingborough (7 miles), Corby (7 miles) and Rushden (9 miles)
Worth knowing if you run a loading operation from Kettering or nearby: the A14 here forms part of Northamptonshire's distribution cluster. When specifying a bay, the trailer mix and dock height are what count.
Loading bay services in Kettering
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 Kettering
Before anything is ordered, we visit your site in Kettering 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 Kettering 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.
- Yard gradient and the slope of the approach to the dock
- Condition of any existing leveller pit, kerb angles and pit drainage
- Power supply at each bay, including three-phase availability
- Dock height and the mix of trailers you load
- Wiring, isolators and motor performance under load
- Pit frame welds, platform cracks and structural damage
What do the rules in England mean for the work?
Lift tables and dock lifts in Kettering may fall under LOLER, with thorough examination at least every 12 months, or every 6 months where people are lifted. It depends on the equipment and how it is used, and your insurer or competent person will confirm. Dock levellers are usually treated as work equipment under PUWER. We check what applies at survey.
Nearby towns
Close neighbours of Kettering with their own pages here: Wellingborough (7 miles), Corby (7 miles) and Rushden (9 miles). Choose one to see coverage details for that town.
Questions
Can you work alongside our main contractor on a new build in Kettering?
Yes. For new warehouses and fit-outs, we can supply and install the dock package as part of a wider project, working to the main contractor's programme, site rules and permits. We will need drawings, dock levels and the programme, and we coordinate pit details, power supplies and door openings with the relevant trades before installation begins.
Is the site survey in Kettering free?
Yes. For new installations, replacements, upgrades, conversions and complete bays, the site survey and written quote are free and come with no obligation. The survey lets us measure the openings, check the dock and structure, and understand how the bay is used, so the quote reflects your site. Repair and servicing visits are different: they are chargeable, with the price agreed before anyone attends.
What information helps before a repair visit?
Photos or a short video of the fault are the most useful thing you can send, along with the make and model from the data plate, a description of what happens when the equipment is operated and any error codes. For a site in Kettering, also tell us about access, parking and site rules. With that, we can price the visit and bring the likely parts.
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.
Phone us to discuss your loading bay in Kettering, or start with the online quote tool if you prefer to send details first.