In short
Each dock shelter for a site in Bathgate 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.
- Town
- Bathgate
- Postcode district
- EH48
- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Bathgate
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Typical scopes of work
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Bathgate, 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
Most installations in Bathgate 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 for dock shelters and seals
| 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 Bathgate: your questions
Which dock shelter suits our Bathgate 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 fit dock shelters for cold stores around Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Edinburgh and the Lothians, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Do you repair dock shelters in Bathgate?
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 Bathgate
Besides Bathgate, we can survey and quote for sites in Livingston, Bo'ness, Grangemouth and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
- Dock shelters and seals in Livingston
- Dock shelters and seals in Bo'ness
- Dock shelters and seals in Grangemouth
- Dock shelters and seals in Falkirk
- Dock shelters and seals in Rosyth
- Dock shelters and seals in Airdrie
Other services in Bathgate
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Planned maintenance contracts
- High-speed doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Bathgate. Last updated 19 October 2026.