Quick answer
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Uxbridge. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Uxbridge
- Postcode district
- UB8
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- 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.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
What this work can involve
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Uxbridge, 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.
Planning the work around your site
Most installations in Uxbridge 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 for dock shelters and seals
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Uxbridge
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Uxbridge?
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 much does a dock shelter cost in Uxbridge?
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 Uxbridge, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Which dock shelter suits our Uxbridge 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Uxbridge
Besides Uxbridge, we can survey and quote for sites in Ruislip, Hayes, Gerrards Cross and the rest of Greater London.
- Dock shelters and seals in Ruislip
- Dock shelters and seals in Hayes
- Dock shelters and seals in Gerrards Cross
- Dock shelters and seals in Northolt
- Dock shelters and seals in Southall
- Dock shelters and seals in Slough
Other services in Uxbridge
- Industrial door repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Complete loading bays
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Uxbridge. Last updated 19 October 2026.