Dock shelters and seals in Andover

In short

For chilled and frozen operations in Andover (SP10), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.

Town: Andover
Postcode district: SP10
Area: Hampshire
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Andover

Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.

Typical scopes of work

Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.

Loading bay safety in England

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

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

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.

Dock shelters and seals in Andover: your questions

Which dock shelter suits our Andover 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.

Do you repair dock shelters in Andover?

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.

How long does dock shelter installation take in Andover?

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Andover

Our teams cover Andover (SP10) and nearby Winchester, Newbury, Salisbury, along with the rest of Hampshire.

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