At a glance
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Acton. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Acton
- Postcode district
- W3
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Acton
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Acton 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.
How the work is organised
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair dock shelters in Acton?
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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Greater London?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Greater London, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Acton?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Acton
Besides Acton, we can survey and quote for sites in Ealing, Chiswick, Shepherd's Bush and the rest of Greater London.
- Dock shelters and seals in Ealing
- Dock shelters and seals in Chiswick
- Dock shelters and seals in Shepherd's Bush
- Dock shelters and seals in Hammersmith
- Dock shelters and seals in Willesden
- Dock shelters and seals in Barnes
Other services in Acton
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Bollards and door protection
- Impact traffic doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial door installation
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Acton. Last updated 19 October 2026.