Dock shelters and seals in Ealing

At a glance

Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Ealing. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.

Town: Ealing
Postcode district: W5
Area: Greater London
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Ealing

Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
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.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.

What this work can involve

Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Ealing?

The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.

Access, phasing and timing

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.

Guide prices

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.

Dock shelters and seals in Ealing: your questions

Can a dock shelter in Ealing 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.

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

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.

Do you repair dock shelters in Ealing?

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 Ealing

Our teams cover Ealing (W5) and nearby Acton, Greenford, Chiswick, along with the rest of Greater London.

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