In short
For chilled and frozen operations in Tiverton (EX16), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Tiverton
- Postcode district
- EX16
- Area
- Devon
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Tiverton
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Jobs we can carry out
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Tiverton 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.
Access, phasing and timing
Most installations in Tiverton 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 for dock shelters and seals
| 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 Tiverton
Do you repair dock shelters in Tiverton?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Tiverton?
Our guide prices are £2,195 to £5,495 ex VAT for a retractable dock shelter and £6,495 to £11,995 for an inflatable one, supplied and fitted. Once we have surveyed your bays in Tiverton, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can a dock shelter in Tiverton 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 Tiverton
Our teams cover Tiverton (EX16) and nearby Exeter, Taunton, Exmouth, along with the rest of Devon.
- Dock shelters and seals in Exeter
- Dock shelters and seals in Taunton
- Dock shelters and seals in Exmouth
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- Dock shelters and seals in Bridgwater
- Dock shelters and seals in Barnstaple
Other services in Tiverton
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Door automation and controls
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Tiverton. Last updated 19 October 2026.