The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Pimlico and across Greater London, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Pimlico
- Postcode district
- SW1V
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Pimlico
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Typical scopes of work
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Pimlico, 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.
Access, phasing and timing
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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Pimlico
| 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
How much does a dock shelter cost in Pimlico?
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 Pimlico, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Greater London?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Greater London, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Do you repair dock shelters in Pimlico?
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 Pimlico
Our teams cover Pimlico (SW1V) and nearby Westminster, Battersea, Chelsea, along with the rest of Greater London.
- Dock shelters and seals in Westminster
- Dock shelters and seals in Battersea
- Dock shelters and seals in Chelsea
- Dock shelters and seals in London
- Dock shelters and seals in Brixton
- Dock shelters and seals in Fulham
Other services in Pimlico
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Sectional overhead doors
- Door automation and controls
- High-speed doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Pimlico. Last updated 19 October 2026.