In short
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Havant, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Havant
- Postcode district
- PO9
- Area
- Hampshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Havant?
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.
Access, phasing and timing
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Havant?
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.
Can a dock shelter in Havant 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Havant
Besides Havant, we can survey and quote for sites in Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Gosport and the rest of Hampshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Waterlooville
- Dock shelters and seals in Portsmouth
- Dock shelters and seals in Gosport
- Dock shelters and seals in Fareham
- Dock shelters and seals in Chichester
- Dock shelters and seals in Ryde
Other services in Havant
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- High-speed doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Havant. Last updated 19 October 2026.