At a glance
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Eastbourne, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Postcode district
- BN21
- Area
- East Sussex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
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.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Eastbourne?
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 Eastbourne 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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Eastbourne
| 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 Eastbourne
How long does dock shelter installation take in Eastbourne?
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 a dock shelter in Eastbourne 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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Eastbourne?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Eastbourne
Besides Eastbourne, we can survey and quote for sites in Hailsham, Seaford, Bexhill-on-Sea and the rest of East Sussex.
- Dock shelters and seals in Hailsham
- Dock shelters and seals in Seaford
- Dock shelters and seals in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Dock shelters and seals in Hastings
- Dock shelters and seals in Brighton
- Dock shelters and seals in Hove
Other services in Eastbourne
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial roller shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Eastbourne. Last updated 19 October 2026.