Dock shelters and seals in Woolwich

Quick answer

For chilled and frozen operations in Woolwich (SE18), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.

Town: Woolwich
Postcode district: SE18
Area: Greater London
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.

Jobs we can carry out

Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.

Loading bay safety in England

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

Planning the work around your site

Sites in and around Woolwich vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Guide prices for dock shelters and seals

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.

Questions from businesses in Woolwich

How long does dock shelter installation take in Woolwich?

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 you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Woolwich?

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.

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Woolwich

Working in Woolwich? We also take on jobs in Canning Town, Thamesmead, Welling and across Greater London.

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Woolwich. Last updated 19 October 2026.