Quick answer
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Christchurch, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Christchurch
- Postcode district
- BH23
- Area
- Dorset
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- 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 Christchurch?
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
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Christchurch
| 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 Christchurch
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Christchurch?
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.
Can a dock shelter in Christchurch 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.
Do you repair dock shelters in Christchurch?
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 Christchurch
Besides Christchurch, we can survey and quote for sites in Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole and the rest of Dorset.
- Dock shelters and seals in Bournemouth
- Dock shelters and seals in New Milton
- Dock shelters and seals in Poole
- Dock shelters and seals in Totton
- Dock shelters and seals in Hythe
- Dock shelters and seals in Southampton
Other services in Christchurch
- Sectional overhead doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- High-speed doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Complete loading bays
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Christchurch. Last updated 19 October 2026.