Quick answer
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Barnstaple, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Barnstaple
- Postcode district
- EX31
- Area
- Devon
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Barnstaple
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
What this work can involve
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Barnstaple, 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
For busy sites in Devon 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
| 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 fit dock shelters for cold stores around Devon?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Devon, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple
Besides Barnstaple, we can survey and quote for sites in Bideford, Tiverton, Exeter and the rest of Devon.
- Dock shelters and seals in Bideford
- Dock shelters and seals in Tiverton
- Dock shelters and seals in Exeter
- Dock shelters and seals in Taunton
- Dock shelters and seals in Newton Abbot
- Dock shelters and seals in Exmouth
Other services in Barnstaple
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- High-speed doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Complete loading bays
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Barnstaple. Last updated 19 October 2026.