The short version
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Stroud, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Stroud
- Postcode district
- GL5
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Stroud?
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
For busy sites in Gloucestershire the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Stroud
| 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 Stroud
How long does dock shelter installation take in Stroud?
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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Stroud?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Stroud?
Our guide prices are £2,195 to £5,495 ex VAT for a retractable dock shelter and £6,495 to £11,995 for an inflatable one, supplied and fitted. Once we have surveyed your bays in Stroud, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Stroud
Our teams cover Stroud (GL5) and nearby Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham, along with the rest of Gloucestershire.
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Other services in Stroud
- Door safety upgrades
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- PVC strip curtains
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Stroud. Last updated 19 October 2026.