Dock shelters and seals in Edinburgh and the Lothians

The short version

Each dock shelter for a site in Edinburgh and the Lothians is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.

Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians
Nation: Scotland
Main town: Edinburgh
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.

Jobs we can carry out

Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
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.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Edinburgh and the Lothians, 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.

Planning the work around your site

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 Edinburgh and the Lothians

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.

Questions from businesses in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Can a dock shelter in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Edinburgh and the Lothians 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.

Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians we cover

We cover 6 towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians for dock shelters and seals, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.

Other services in Edinburgh and the Lothians

More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.