In short
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Gosport site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.
- Town
- Gosport
- Postcode district
- PO12
- Area
- Hampshire
- 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.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Gosport, 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.
Access, phasing and timing
Most installations in Gosport 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can a dock shelter in Gosport be fitted with our existing leveller?
Usually, yes. The shelter fits around the dock door and works with most existing levellers, provided the bumpers stop the trailer at the right distance from the wall. We check the bumpers and leveller lip on survey.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Gosport?
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 Gosport, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Hampshire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Hampshire, 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 Gosport
Working in Gosport? We also take on jobs in Portsmouth, Fareham, Ryde and across Hampshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Portsmouth
- Dock shelters and seals in Fareham
- Dock shelters and seals in Ryde
- Dock shelters and seals in Waterlooville
- Dock shelters and seals in Havant
- Dock shelters and seals in Cowes
Other services in Gosport
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door automation and controls
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Gosport. Last updated 19 October 2026.