Dock shelters and seals in Bideford

At a glance

Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Bideford 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: Bideford
Postcode district: EX39
Area: Devon
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.

What this work can involve

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

Loading bay safety in England

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

Planning the work around your site

Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.

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 Bideford

Which dock shelter suits our Bideford 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 Bideford 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.

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

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Bideford

Our teams cover Bideford (EX39) and nearby Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter, along with the rest of Devon.

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