Quick answer
For chilled and frozen operations in Gloucester (GL1), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Gloucester
- Postcode district
- GL1
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- 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.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
What this work can involve
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Gloucester?
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
Sites in and around Gloucester 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.
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 Gloucester: your questions
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Gloucester?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Gloucester 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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Gloucester?
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 Gloucester
Besides Gloucester, we can survey and quote for sites in Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury and the rest of Gloucestershire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Cheltenham
- Dock shelters and seals in Stroud
- Dock shelters and seals in Tewkesbury
- Dock shelters and seals in Ledbury
- Dock shelters and seals in Ross-on-Wye
- Dock shelters and seals in Cirencester
Other services in Gloucester
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial door replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Bollards and door protection
- Door safety upgrades
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Gloucester. Last updated 19 October 2026.