Industrial Service
Dock Leveler Installation & Retrofits

Dock Leveler Installation: Smooth, Safe Docking for Every Trailer & Forklift

Upgrade Throughput, Safety, & Equipment Longevity

Unstable dock plates, trailer drop, and forklift jolts slow production and drive up repair costs. Altech installs mechanical, hydraulic, and air-powered pit levelers plus edge-of-dock (EOD) models that bridge every trailer height while protecting product and operators. Retrofits can include curb-angle replacement, pour-in frames, and heavy-duty lips engineered for today's heavier pallet jacks. Add truck restraints and LED communication lights to tighten OSHA compliance and cut accident risk.

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What We Offer

Turnkey Installation

From core-drilling and pit forming to electrical runs and hydraulic commissioning, our certified crews deliver code-compliant levelers ready for heavy cycles on day one.

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Retrofits & Pit Repairs

Upgrade obsolete levelers with new curb angles, pour-in steel frames, or hydraulic conversion kits that extend life and meet modern trailer specs—without full concrete tear-out.

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Safety Accessories

Automatic & manual truck restraints, barrier-lip levelers, wheel chocks, dock bumpers, LED dock lights, and red/green communication systems help prevent trailer creep and early departure.

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24/7 Repair & PM

Broken torsion springs, leaking cylinders, or damaged bumpers slow docks. Our stocked trucks handle emergency repairs and quarterly maintenance with full inspection reports.

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How Our Process Works

Our Installation Process

  • Step 01

    Site Survey & Traffic Study

    Measure pit depth, curb condition, trailer fleet heights, and forklift wheel loads to align leveler capacity and lip length.

  • Step 02

    Solution Proposal & Budget Options

    Choose mechanical, hydraulic, or air from multiple capacities plus optional restraints, lights, and bumpers—presented with phased rollout pricing.

  • Step 03

    Pit Prep & Welding

    Demolish old decks, repair curb steel, set pour-in frames, and weld hinge assemblies—all while diverting traffic to adjacent bays.

  • Step 04

    Hydraulic / Mechanical Commissioning

    Fill hydraulic reservoirs, bleed air systems, set spring tension, and test safety legs, barrier-lips, and restraint interlocks.

  • Step 05

    Operator Training & Turnover

    Dock staff learn daily inspection points, restraint sequencing, and lock-out/tag-out procedures. Digital manuals and inspection checklists are provided.

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Leveler Options & Safety Upgrades

  • Pit Leveler Types

    Mechanical, hydraulic, or air-bag powered in 30k-80k lb. capacities.

  • Edge-of-Dock (EOD)

    Bolt-on or weld-on models for docks without pits—ideal for retrofit budgets.

  • Truck Restraints

    Automatic or manual hook-style units integrate with leveler controls to prevent early departure.

  • Barrier-Lip & Safety Legs

    Helps stop forklifts from driving off open docks while supporting heavy static loads.

  • LED Dock Light & Comm Systems

    Red/green outside lights sync with leveler position; inside lights illuminate trailers for loading.

  • Bumpers & Weatherseals

    Molded rubber or laminated bumpers absorb trailer impact; brush or inflatable seals cut energy loss.

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Proudly Serving Southeast Michigan & Beyond

Our core coverage includes Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee, and Monroe counties. For multi-facility clients we travel statewide and throughout the Midwest, and we can ship turnkey door packages anywhere in the United States.

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What Our Clients Have to Say

  • “Paul (Techician) came out to fix our garage doors that were not opening / closing correctly. As Murphy’s law goes, the doors worked flawlessly. He listened to our concerns, then proceeded to check the entire system. He made a few adjustments. Our doors now operate smoothly and quieter than before. Five out of five.”
    Kevin P.
  • “Fast, honest, and very reliable. Would recommend to anyone!”
    Corey S.
  • “Great work. Thank you for the expedient response and quality workmanship.”
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  • “Great fast and friendly service. Thank you.”
    Kathleen E.
  • “Great service and team work, I highly recommend this local business.”
    Durand M.
  • “They got out here within a couple of hours after me calling. Service gentleman was excellent!! I will recommend them to my neighbors. Price was reasonable.”
    Kathy S.
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Ready to Eliminate Dock Downtime?

Schedule a pit assessment or request a formal quote today. Altech Doors — Keeping Michigan's docks safe, efficient, and compliant since 2004.

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