The short version
For chilled and frozen operations in Basingstoke (RG21), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Basingstoke
- Postcode district
- RG21
- Area
- Hampshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Basingstoke
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Basingstoke?
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.
How the work is organised
Most installations in Basingstoke 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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
How long does dock shelter installation take in Basingstoke?
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.
Do you repair dock shelters in Basingstoke?
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 much does a dock shelter cost in Basingstoke?
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 Basingstoke, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in the RG21 postcode district in Hampshire. We also cover Fleet, Thatcham, Yateley.
- Dock shelters and seals in Fleet
- Dock shelters and seals in Thatcham
- Dock shelters and seals in Yateley
- Dock shelters and seals in Farnham
- Dock shelters and seals in Aldershot
- Dock shelters and seals in Newbury
Other services in Basingstoke
- Dock levellers
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Basingstoke. Last updated 19 October 2026.