Dock shelters and seals in Harlow

At a glance

Each dock shelter for a site in Harlow 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: Harlow
Postcode district: CM20
Area: Essex
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Harlow

Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.

Jobs we can carry out

Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Harlow?

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.

Keeping your site running during the work

Sites in and around Harlow vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Harlow

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 Harlow

Can a dock shelter in Harlow 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 Harlow?

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.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Harlow?

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 Harlow

Harlow is in the CM20 postcode district in Essex. We also cover Hoddesdon, Bishop's Stortford, Waltham Abbey.

Other services in Harlow

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