Quick answer
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Coulsdon, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Coulsdon
- Postcode district
- CR5
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- 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.
- 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.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Coulsdon 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
For busy sites in Greater London 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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Coulsdon
| 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 Coulsdon
Which dock shelter suits our Coulsdon warehouse?
Retractable shelters suit most mixed fleets. Inflatable shelters give a tighter seal for chilled, frozen or sensitive goods. Foam seals suit uniform fleets. We recommend one after recording your vehicles and dock on survey.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Coulsdon?
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 Coulsdon, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Coulsdon
Working in Coulsdon? We also take on jobs in Purley, Banstead, Wallington and across Greater London.
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- Dock shelters and seals in South Croydon
Other services in Coulsdon
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door repairs
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- High-speed doors
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Coulsdon. Last updated 19 October 2026.