In short
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Reading. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Reading
- Postcode district
- RG1
- Area
- Berkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Reading
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Typical scopes of work
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Reading 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.
Access, phasing and timing
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Reading
| 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 Reading
Which dock shelter suits our Reading warehouse?
Retractable shelters suit most mixed fleets. Inflatable shelters give a tighter seal for chilled, frozen or sensitive goods. Foam seals suit uniform fleets. We recommend one after recording your vehicles and dock on survey.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Berkshire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Berkshire, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Reading?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Reading
Besides Reading, we can survey and quote for sites in Wokingham, Yateley, Bracknell and the rest of Berkshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Wokingham
- Dock shelters and seals in Yateley
- Dock shelters and seals in Bracknell
- Dock shelters and seals in Sandhurst
- Dock shelters and seals in Maidenhead
- Dock shelters and seals in Camberley
Other services in Reading
- PVC strip curtains
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Door safety upgrades
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Door automation and controls
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Reading. Last updated 19 October 2026.