In short
Each dock shelter for a site in Hereford 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
- Hereford
- Postcode district
- HR1
- Area
- Herefordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- 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.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Hereford, 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.
How the work is organised
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Hereford?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Hereford 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 Herefordshire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Herefordshire, 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 Hereford
Besides Hereford, we can survey and quote for sites in Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury and the rest of Herefordshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Ross-on-Wye
- Dock shelters and seals in Leominster
- Dock shelters and seals in Ledbury
- Dock shelters and seals in Malvern
- Dock shelters and seals in Worcester
- Dock shelters and seals in Tewkesbury
Other services in Hereford
- Door safety upgrades
- Bollards and door protection
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Hereford. Last updated 19 October 2026.