Dock shelters and seals in Mitcham

At a glance

For chilled and frozen operations in Mitcham (CR4), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.

Town: Mitcham
Postcode district: CR4
Area: Greater London
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.

Examples of work we can quote for

Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Mitcham 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.

Keeping your site running during the work

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which dock shelter suits our Mitcham 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 long does dock shelter installation take in Mitcham?

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.

Can a dock shelter in Mitcham 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.

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