Dock shelters and seals in Dalkeith

Quick answer

Each dock shelter for a site in Dalkeith 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: Dalkeith
Postcode district: EH22
Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.

Typical scopes of work

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.
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 Dalkeith, 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

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

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 Dalkeith: your questions

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.

Can a dock shelter in Dalkeith 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.

How long does dock shelter installation take in Dalkeith?

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Dalkeith

Dalkeith is in the EH22 postcode district in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We also cover Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Penicuik.

Other services in Dalkeith

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