Dock shelters and seals in Portsmouth

In short

Each dock shelter for a site in Portsmouth is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.

Town: Portsmouth
Postcode district: PO1
Area: Hampshire
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Portsmouth

Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.

Examples of work we can quote for

Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Portsmouth?

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

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.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

How much does a dock shelter cost in Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.

Do you repair dock shelters in Portsmouth?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Portsmouth 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Portsmouth

Portsmouth is in the PO1 postcode district in Hampshire. We also cover Gosport, Fareham, Ryde.

Other services in Portsmouth

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