The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Newquay and across Cornwall, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Newquay
- Postcode district
- TR7
- Area
- Cornwall
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Newquay
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- 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.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and 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.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Newquay, 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.
How the work is organised
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
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.
Questions from businesses in Newquay
How much does a dock shelter cost in Newquay?
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 Newquay, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Newquay?
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Newquay?
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 Newquay
Working in Newquay? We also take on jobs in Truro, St Austell, Redruth and across Cornwall.
- Dock shelters and seals in Truro
- Dock shelters and seals in St Austell
- Dock shelters and seals in Redruth
- Dock shelters and seals in Camborne
- Dock shelters and seals in Falmouth
- Dock shelters and seals in Plymouth
Other services in Newquay
- Industrial door repairs
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
- Door safety upgrades
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial roller shutters
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Newquay. Last updated 19 October 2026.