Dock shelters and seals in Bow

The short version

Adding shelters to an existing bay in Bow, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.

Town: Bow
Postcode district: E3
Area: Greater London
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Bow

Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.

What this work can involve

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.
Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Bow 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.

Keeping your site running during the work

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

Guide prices for dock shelters and seals

Dock shelters and seals 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.

Questions from businesses in Bow

Can a dock shelter in Bow be fitted with our existing leveller?

Usually, yes. The shelter fits around the dock door and works with most existing levellers, provided the bumpers stop the trailer at the right distance from the wall. We check the bumpers and leveller lip on survey.

How much does a dock shelter cost in Bow?

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 Bow, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Bow?

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 Bow

Besides Bow, we can survey and quote for sites in Stratford, Canary Wharf, Canning Town and the rest of Greater London.

Other services in Bow

More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Bow. Last updated 19 October 2026.