The short version
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Exmouth 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
- Exmouth
- Postcode district
- EX8
- Area
- Devon
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Jobs we can carry out
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Exmouth?
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
Most installations in Exmouth 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.
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 Exmouth?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Exmouth 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Exmouth
Besides Exmouth, we can survey and quote for sites in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torquay and the rest of Devon.
- Dock shelters and seals in Exeter
- Dock shelters and seals in Newton Abbot
- Dock shelters and seals in Torquay
- Dock shelters and seals in Paignton
- Dock shelters and seals in Tiverton
- Dock shelters and seals in Taunton
Other services in Exmouth
- High-speed doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door repairs
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Exmouth. Last updated 19 October 2026.