Quick answer
Each dock shelter for a site in Hammersmith is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.
- Town
- Hammersmith
- Postcode district
- W6
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Hammersmith
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- 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.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- 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.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Hammersmith?
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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Hammersmith
| 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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
Which dock shelter suits our Hammersmith 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 Hammersmith?
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 Hammersmith, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Hammersmith?
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 Hammersmith
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Other services in Hammersmith
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- PVC strip curtains
- Dock levellers
- Door safety upgrades
- Sectional overhead doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Hammersmith. Last updated 19 October 2026.