Quick answer
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Dunoon site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.
- Town
- Dunoon
- Postcode district
- PA23
- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Survey
- By arrangement
What we fit in Dunoon
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
What this work can involve
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in Scotland
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Dunoon the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Dunoon 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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Dunoon
| 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.
Guide prices apply to mainland UK sites. For Dunoon, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair dock shelters in Dunoon?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Dunoon?
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 Dunoon, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can a dock shelter in Dunoon 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: other towns we cover
Dunoon (PA23) is covered by arrangement. Travel and access costs for island and remote sites are added and shown in your written quote.
- Dock shelters and seals in Greenock
- Dock shelters and seals in Helensburgh
- Dock shelters and seals in Dumbarton
- Dock shelters and seals in Johnstone
- Dock shelters and seals in Clydebank
- Dock shelters and seals in Paisley
Other services in Dunoon
- Industrial door installation
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Complete loading bays
- High-speed doors
- Door automation and controls
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Dunoon. Last updated 19 October 2026.