Dock shelters and seals in Redruth

At a glance

We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Redruth and across Cornwall, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.

Town: Redruth
Postcode district: TR15
Area: Cornwall
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Redruth

Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.

What this work can involve

Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Redruth?

The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.

How the work is organised

Sites in and around Redruth 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 for dock shelters and seals

Dock shelters and seals 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 Redruth

Do you repair dock shelters in Redruth?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Redruth 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.

Can a dock shelter in Redruth 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Redruth

Working in Redruth? We also take on jobs in Camborne, Truro, Falmouth and across Cornwall.

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Redruth. Last updated 19 October 2026.