Dock shelters and seals in Erith

At a glance

Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Erith site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.

Town: Erith
Postcode district: DA8
Area: Greater London
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Erith

Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.

What this work can involve

Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Erith, 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.

Planning the work around your site

Most installations in Erith can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.

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 Erith: your questions

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

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Erith 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.

Do you repair dock shelters in Erith?

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 Erith

Besides Erith, we can survey and quote for sites in Bexleyheath, Dartford, Bexley and the rest of Greater London.

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