Loading Dock Steps
Prefabricated Aluminum
IBC, ADA, or OSHA Dock Steps
The DOCK Step is the perfect lightweight, heavy-duty solution for your loading dock. Because DOCK Step is prefabricated and modular, it bolts together in about an hour.
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Fast Installation
Bolts together on-site in about 1 hour.
Prefabricated
No welding, special tools, or heavy equipment are required. Ships ready to install.
Code Compliant
ADA, IBC, and OSHA-compliant options. Meets all local building codes.
Leveling Legs
9″ of vertical adjustability for uneven surfaces and ongoing maintenance.
Non-Slip
Open diamond serrated surfaces provide aggressive traction.
Durable, Long Lifecycle
100% industrial-grade aluminum that won’t rust, warp, or rot.
Features
100% Aluminum – Long Lasting
Our aluminum loading dock steps will never rust. They are low maintenance and offer a long service life.
Easy Installation
Upside’s prefabricated metal loading dock steps typically take about 1 hour to install.
Slip-Resistant Decking
We use a solid material that has raised ridges for slip resistance.
Reconfigurable
Because our products are modular and bolt together, loading dock steps can be reused or reconfigured with changing requirements.
ADA & IBC Compliant
We manufacture exterior aluminum stairs and platforms that follow ADA Stair Code and IBC Stair Code.
HPD/LEED/ESG
Prefabricated systems are typically made with 6061 and 6063 aluminum alloys containing ≥99% and ≥50% recycled content. Some prefabricated systems can help contribute to several LEED v4.1 credits and other green building rating systems.
Custom Layouts
Our team of engineers will design a loading stair or ramp layout just for you. Professional engineer stamps are available.
Loading Dock Dimensions
| Material | Mill finish aluminum extrusions and sheet |
| Height | We use 6″, 6.5″, or 7″ rises between the treads to reach any height |
| Width (Steps ≤ 30″) | 48″ between the handrails, 52″ out-to-out |
| Width (Steps > 30″) | 48″ between the handrails, 60″ out-to-out |
| Weight Capacity | 100 lbs/sqft Live Load, 300 lbs point load over sqft area |
Decking Options
Riser Options
Handrail Options
Entry Options
Design
Our internal engineering team designs ramp, stair, and canopy systems. We collect important information like threshold height, compliance requirements, space constraints, and any existing obstacles, and we will design a layout that will fit within your footprint.
Add a Canopy
Upside’s APEX canopy is engineered to integrate seamlessly with our stair and ramp solutions. Once integrated, the system provides an efficient and cost-effective solution for modular buildings and loading docks.
Installations
So easy to work with!
Upside was so easy to work with! From estimating, to product selection, and all the way to delivery, they were very responsive and easy to work with. When we need another set of stairs, we will be buying them from Upside Innovations.
Matt S.
Love the quality.
What a great product to work with. Love the quality and ease of assembly!
Denny R.
Worked out great.
Everything worked out great. Thanks to your team for taking care of the details.
Leo D.
Thank you for the quality work.
Thank you for the quality work. The stairs definitely enhance the look at Lakeside [Garden Apartments]. We appreciate your service to us, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
Tanya P.
Fit perfect and was easily assembled.
The platform and stairs are now up and installed and are fantastic. It fit perfect and was easily assembled just as you said it would. Thank you for a wonderful product.
Ken W.
Upside innovations was a pleasure.
Upside Innovations was a pleasure to work with from design to delivery. Nick Bishop was responsive and quick to get a quote started, and Tish Carroll did an excellent job shepherding the job through the engineering design, fabrication, and shipping stages, expediting the process when the deadlines got tighter on my end. The product arrived early and was a pleasure to install – all of the hardware clearly marked and bagged, and the pallet strapped and wrapped securely. These stairs are being used for robotics research/testing and are working flawlessly. I would recommend Upside to anyone looking for professional crossover stairs for their project or building.
Bryan H.
Couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.
The quality was fantastic, and they showed up quickly. From the time they were pulled off the delivery truck, the stairs were assembled, stood up, and lag bolted into the floor in under 1 hour. We really couldn’t be happier with the whole experience we have had with Upside Innovations. Plus, the stairs are much sturdier than I had even hoped for. Below is a picture of the steps installed on the side of our gun range. Thanks again for the great job.
Derek P.
I am very impressed.
It went together well, I am very impressed that your fit and finish was as tight as it is. Thanks again to everyone involved in the project.
Vince B.
The stairs worked out great.
The stairs worked out great, and they love them!
Paul R.
Upside Innovations was a pleasure to work with from design to delivery.
Nick Bishop was responsive and quick to get a quote started, and Tish Carroll did an excellent job shepherding the job through the engineering design, fabrication, and shipping stages, expediting the process when the deadlines got tighter on my end. The product arrived early and was a pleasure to install – all of the hardware clearly marked and bagged, and the pallet strapped and wrapped securely. These stairs are being used for robotics research/testing and are working flawlessly. I would recommend Upside to anyone looking for professional crossover stairs for their project or building.
Bryan H.
The steps are well built.
The steps are well built and sturdy enough to handle our needs safely but yet light enough for two men to move without the use of equipment.
Matthew P.
