Quick answer
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Oban 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
- Oban
- Postcode district
- PA34
- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Survey
- By arrangement
Options for dock shelters and seals in Oban
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Jobs we can carry out
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Oban, 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
For busy sites in Argyll and Bute the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
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.
Guide prices apply to mainland UK sites. For Oban, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair dock shelters in Oban?
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 long does dock shelter installation take in Oban?
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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Argyll and Bute?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Argyll and Bute, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Dock shelters and seals: other towns we cover
We take on work in Oban (PA34) by arrangement; timing depends on travel and access, and any extra costs are set out in your quote before you commit.
- Dock shelters and seals in Fort William
- Dock shelters and seals in Dunoon
- Dock shelters and seals in Helensburgh
- Dock shelters and seals in Greenock
- Dock shelters and seals in Dumbarton
- Dock shelters and seals in Clydebank
Other services in Oban
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Oban. Last updated 19 October 2026.