In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Buckinghamshire and across the South East, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Area
- Buckinghamshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Milton Keynes
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Jobs we can carry out
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Buckinghamshire 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
For busy sites in the South East 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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Buckinghamshire?
Yes. Replacement curtains are made to fit the existing frame on most retractable shelters, which is much cheaper than a new shelter. We measure and record the frame on the first visit.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around the South East?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across the South East, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Can a dock shelter in Buckinghamshire 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.
Towns in Buckinghamshire we cover
We cover 7 towns in Buckinghamshire for dock shelters and seals, including Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Bletchley.
Other services in Buckinghamshire
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door installation
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.