At a glance
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Angus and Dundee, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Area
- Angus and Dundee
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Dundee
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Angus and Dundee?
The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Angus and Dundee vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Guide prices for dock shelters and seals
| 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.
Dock shelters and seals in Angus and Dundee: your questions
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Scotland?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Scotland, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Can a dock shelter in Angus and Dundee 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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Angus and Dundee?
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 Angus and Dundee, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Towns in Angus and Dundee we cover
We cover 4 towns in Angus and Dundee for dock shelters and seals, including Dundee, Arbroath, Forfar, Montrose.
Other services in Angus and Dundee
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.