Quick answer
Each dock shelter for a site in London 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
- London
- Postcode district
- WC2N
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in London
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
What this work can involve
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- 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 London?
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
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.
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 London: your questions
How much does a dock shelter cost in London?
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 London, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in London?
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in London?
Typically half a day to a day per shelter, depending on size and fixings. We schedule work bay by bay so loading can continue at the others while each shelter is fitted.
Dock shelters and seals near London
Besides London, we can survey and quote for sites in Westminster, Pimlico, Islington and the rest of Greater London.
- Dock shelters and seals in Westminster
- Dock shelters and seals in Pimlico
- Dock shelters and seals in Islington
- Dock shelters and seals in Camden Town
- Dock shelters and seals in Chelsea
- Dock shelters and seals in Battersea
Other services in London
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- High-speed doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in London. Last updated 19 October 2026.