Quick answer
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Richmond and across Greater London, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Richmond
- Postcode district
- TW9
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Richmond
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Richmond?
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.
Planning the work around your site
Most installations in Richmond 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
| 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 Richmond: your questions
Can a dock shelter in Richmond 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.
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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Richmond?
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 Richmond
Besides Richmond, we can survey and quote for sites in Twickenham, Isleworth, Hounslow and the rest of Greater London.
- Dock shelters and seals in Twickenham
- Dock shelters and seals in Isleworth
- Dock shelters and seals in Hounslow
- Dock shelters and seals in Barnes
- Dock shelters and seals in Chiswick
- Dock shelters and seals in Heston
Other services in Richmond
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door installation
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- High-speed doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Richmond. Last updated 19 October 2026.