In short
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Alloa, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Alloa
- Postcode district
- FK10
- Area
- Forth Valley
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Alloa
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- 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 Alloa?
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
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.
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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
Which dock shelter suits our Alloa 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 Forth Valley?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Forth Valley, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Alloa?
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 Alloa
Our teams cover Alloa (FK10) and nearby Stirling, Grangemouth, Falkirk, along with the rest of Forth Valley.
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Other services in Alloa
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Fire shutters
- Dock levellers
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door installation
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Alloa. Last updated 19 October 2026.