Door and dock maintenance checklist
A ten-minute walk-round each month catches most problems before they become emergency calls. Print this and keep it by the dock office.
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- Independent local companies that work on commercial doors and docks
- You get the quote directly from the company doing the work
Doors: check monthly
- Door opens and closes smoothly, without jerking or unusual noise.
- Door stays level as it moves and sits flat on the floor when closed.
- No frayed cables, and no gaps in spring coils.
- Tracks are straight, firmly fixed and free of debris.
- Rollers turn freely and are not cracked or worn flat.
- Safety sensors and reversing edge stop and reverse the door.
- Seals at the bottom and sides are intact.
- No fresh dents or impact marks on sections, slats or tracks.
Dock equipment: check monthly
- Leveler raises fully, lip extends and holds.
- No hydraulic fluid in the pit or on the floor.
- Leveler pit is clear of debris and drains are open.
- Vehicle restraint engages and releases; lights change correctly.
- Bumpers are present and not worn through.
- Dock seals and shelters have no tears or crushed sections.
- Dock lights work.
Leave these to a technician
Spring adjustment, cable replacement and any work under a raised leveler are jobs for a trained technician. A planned maintenance visit once or twice a year typically covers lubrication, spring balance, fastener checks and a written report.
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