In short
For chilled and frozen operations in Waterlooville (PO7), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Waterlooville
- Postcode district
- PO7
- Area
- Hampshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Waterlooville
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Jobs we can carry out
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- 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.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Waterlooville, 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
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 Waterlooville
| 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
Which dock shelter suits our Waterlooville 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.
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.
Do you repair dock shelters in Waterlooville?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Waterlooville
Besides Waterlooville, we can survey and quote for sites in Havant, Portsmouth, Fareham and the rest of Hampshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Havant
- Dock shelters and seals in Portsmouth
- Dock shelters and seals in Fareham
- Dock shelters and seals in Gosport
- Dock shelters and seals in Chichester
- Dock shelters and seals in Ryde
Other services in Waterlooville
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Fire shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Waterlooville. Last updated 19 October 2026.