In short
For chilled and frozen operations in Battersea (SW11), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Battersea
- Postcode district
- SW11
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
What this work can involve
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Battersea, 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
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 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 Battersea: your questions
How much does a dock shelter cost in Battersea?
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 Battersea, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Battersea?
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 repair dock shelters in Battersea?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Battersea
Our teams cover Battersea (SW11) and nearby Chelsea, Pimlico, Westminster, along with the rest of Greater London.
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Other services in Battersea
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door installation
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial roller shutters
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Fire shutters
- Complete loading bays
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Battersea. Last updated 19 October 2026.