In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Dorset and across the South West, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Bournemouth
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Dorset
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
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.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Dorset 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
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
| 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 the South West?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across the South West, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Dorset?
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 Dorset?
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.
Towns in Dorset we cover
We cover 5 towns in Dorset for dock shelters and seals, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch.
Other services in Dorset
- PVC strip curtains
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- High-speed doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Bollards and door protection
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.