Quick answer
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Forth Valley, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Area
- Forth Valley
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Stirling
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Forth Valley
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- 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.
What this work can involve
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Forth Valley?
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.
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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Forth Valley
| 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 Forth Valley
Do you repair dock shelters in Forth Valley?
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 Forth Valley?
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.
Can a dock shelter in Forth Valley 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.
Towns in Forth Valley we cover
We cover 5 towns in Forth Valley for dock shelters and seals, including Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa, Grangemouth.
Other services in Forth Valley
- Door automation and controls
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Complete loading bays
- Fire shutters
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.