At a glance
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Cambridge 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
- Cambridge
- Postcode district
- CB1
- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Cambridge
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- 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 Cambridge 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
Sites in and around Cambridge vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
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
Do you repair dock shelters in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Cambridge
Our teams cover Cambridge (CB1) and nearby Newmarket, Ely, Huntingdon, along with the rest of Cambridgeshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Newmarket
- Dock shelters and seals in Ely
- Dock shelters and seals in Huntingdon
- Dock shelters and seals in Haverhill
- Dock shelters and seals in St Neots
- Dock shelters and seals in Letchworth Garden City
Other services in Cambridge
- Industrial roller shutters
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- High-speed doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door repairs
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Cambridge. Last updated 19 October 2026.