Dock shelters and seals in Truro

In short

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

Town: Truro
Postcode district: TR1
Area: Cornwall
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Truro

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.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.

Jobs we can carry out

Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Truro 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.

How the work is organised

Most installations in Truro can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.

Prices for dock shelters and seals in Truro

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.

Dock shelters and seals in Truro: your questions

How long does dock shelter installation take in Truro?

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.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Truro?

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 repair dock shelters in Truro?

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Truro

Besides Truro, we can survey and quote for sites in Falmouth, Redruth, Newquay and the rest of Cornwall.

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