At a glance
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Bo'ness and across Forth Valley, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Bo'ness
- Postcode district
- EH51
- Area
- Forth Valley
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Typical scopes of work
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in Scotland
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Bo'ness the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.
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 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 Bo'ness: your questions
How long does dock shelter installation take in Bo'ness?
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.
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Bo'ness 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Bo'ness
Besides Bo'ness, we can survey and quote for sites in Grangemouth, Rosyth, Falkirk and the rest of Forth Valley.
- Dock shelters and seals in Grangemouth
- Dock shelters and seals in Rosyth
- Dock shelters and seals in Falkirk
- Dock shelters and seals in Dunfermline
- Dock shelters and seals in Bathgate
- Dock shelters and seals in Livingston
Other services in Bo'ness
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Bo'ness. Last updated 19 October 2026.