Quick answer
Each dock shelter for a site in Kilwinning 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
- Kilwinning
- Postcode district
- KA13
- Area
- Ayrshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Jobs we can carry out
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Kilwinning, 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.
Planning the work around your site
Most installations in Kilwinning can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Kilwinning
| 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
How long does dock shelter installation take in Kilwinning?
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 Ayrshire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Ayrshire, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Kilwinning?
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 Kilwinning, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Kilwinning
Our teams cover Kilwinning (KA13) and nearby Irvine, Troon, Kilmarnock, along with the rest of Ayrshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Irvine
- Dock shelters and seals in Troon
- Dock shelters and seals in Kilmarnock
- Dock shelters and seals in Ayr
- Dock shelters and seals in Johnstone
- Dock shelters and seals in Paisley
Other services in Kilwinning
- PVC strip curtains
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Bollards and door protection
- Complete loading bays
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Kilwinning. Last updated 19 October 2026.