Dock shelters and seals in Hove

In short

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

Town: Hove
Postcode district: BN3
Area: East Sussex
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Hove

Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.

What this work can involve

Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Hove, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.

How the work is organised

Most installations in Hove 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

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.

Dock shelters and seals in Hove: your questions

Can a dock shelter in Hove 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 Hove?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Hove 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Hove

Working in Hove? We also take on jobs in Brighton, Burgess Hill, Worthing and across East Sussex.

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