Dock shelters and seals in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

In short

We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and across Scotland, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.

Area: Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Nation: Scotland
Main town: Aberdeen
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.

Typical scopes of work

Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.

Keeping your site running during the work

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

Prices for dock shelters and seals in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Dock shelters and seals guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Dock shelter (retractable)	£2,195 – £5,495
Inflatable dock shelter	£6,495 – £11,995

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

Yes. Replacement curtains are made to fit the existing frame on most retractable shelters, which is much cheaper than a new shelter. We measure and record the frame on the first visit.

Which dock shelter suits our Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire warehouse?

Retractable shelters suit most mixed fleets. Inflatable shelters give a tighter seal for chilled, frozen or sensitive goods. Foam seals suit uniform fleets. We recommend one after recording your vehicles and dock on survey.

Do you repair dock shelters in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

Yes. We straighten or replace bent frames and arms, replace curtains, repair inflatable shelter blowers and bags, and renew bumpers. Repair visits are chargeable, and we quote before ordering any made-to-measure parts.

Towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we cover

We cover 5 towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for dock shelters and seals, including Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie, Fraserburgh.

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More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.