At a glance
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Yate, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Yate
- Postcode district
- BS37
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Yate
- 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.
- 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.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Yate, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Guide prices
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Gloucestershire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Gloucestershire, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Do you repair dock shelters in Yate?
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Yate?
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 Yate
Yate is in the BS37 postcode district in Gloucestershire. We also cover Fishponds, Kingswood, Brislington.
- Dock shelters and seals in Fishponds
- Dock shelters and seals in Kingswood
- Dock shelters and seals in Brislington
- Dock shelters and seals in Bristol
- Dock shelters and seals in Bath
- Dock shelters and seals in Avonmouth
Other services in Yate
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Door automation and controls
- Door safety upgrades
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Complete loading bays
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Yate. Last updated 19 October 2026.