In short
Each dock shelter for a site in Peterhead is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.
- Town
- Peterhead
- Postcode district
- AB42
- Area
- Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Peterhead
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Peterhead, 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.
How the work is organised
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
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.
Questions from businesses in Peterhead
How long does dock shelter installation take in Peterhead?
Typically half a day to a day per shelter, depending on size and fixings. We schedule work bay by bay so loading can continue at the others while each shelter is fitted.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Peterhead?
Our guide prices are £2,195 to £5,495 ex VAT for a retractable dock shelter and £6,495 to £11,995 for an inflatable one, supplied and fitted. Once we have surveyed your bays in Peterhead, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can a dock shelter in Peterhead be fitted with our existing leveller?
Usually, yes. The shelter fits around the dock door and works with most existing levellers, provided the bumpers stop the trailer at the right distance from the wall. We check the bumpers and leveller lip on survey.
Dock shelters and seals near Peterhead
Peterhead is in the AB42 postcode district in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. We also cover Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Aberdeen.
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- Dock shelters and seals in Montrose
Other services in Peterhead
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Peterhead. Last updated 19 October 2026.