Quick answer
For chilled and frozen operations in Hythe (SO45), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Hythe
- Postcode district
- SO45
- Area
- Hampshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Hythe 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.
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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Hythe
| 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
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Hythe?
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Hythe?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Hythe?
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 Hythe, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Hythe
Hythe is in the SO45 postcode district in Hampshire. We also cover Southampton, Totton, Eastleigh.
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- Dock shelters and seals in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Other services in Hythe
- Door automation and controls
- Fire shutters
- Door safety upgrades
- High-speed doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door repairs
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Hythe. Last updated 19 October 2026.