Dock shelters and seals in Bournemouth

In short

We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Bournemouth and across Dorset, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.

Town: Bournemouth
Postcode district: BH2
Area: Dorset
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

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.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.

Examples of work we can quote for

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.
Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Bournemouth?

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.

Planning the work around your site

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

Guide prices

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.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Dorset?

Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Dorset, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.

Which dock shelter suits our Bournemouth 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.

Do you repair dock shelters in Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth

Working in Bournemouth? We also take on jobs in Christchurch, Poole, New Milton and across Dorset.

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