Quick answer
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Thatcham, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Thatcham
- Postcode district
- RG19
- Area
- Berkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Typical scopes of work
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Thatcham, 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
For busy sites in Berkshire 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
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does dock shelter installation take in Thatcham?
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 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 much does a dock shelter cost in Thatcham?
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 Thatcham, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Thatcham
Besides Thatcham, we can survey and quote for sites in Newbury, Basingstoke, Reading and the rest of Berkshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Newbury
- Dock shelters and seals in Basingstoke
- Dock shelters and seals in Reading
- Dock shelters and seals in Didcot
- Dock shelters and seals in Andover
- Dock shelters and seals in Wokingham
Other services in Thatcham
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Thatcham. Last updated 19 October 2026.