At a glance
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Hampshire. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Area
- Hampshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Southampton
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Hampshire, 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.
How the work is organised
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 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dock shelter cost in Hampshire?
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 Hampshire, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Hampshire?
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 the South East?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across the South East, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Towns in Hampshire we cover
We cover 18 towns in Hampshire for dock shelters and seals, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport.
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
Other services in Hampshire
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial roller shutters
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door repairs
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.