Dock shelters and seals in Bishop's Stortford

At a glance

We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Bishop's Stortford and across Hertfordshire, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.

Town: Bishop's Stortford
Postcode district: CM23
Area: Hertfordshire
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Bishop's Stortford

Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
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.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.

Typical scopes of work

Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Bishop's Stortford 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.

Planning the work around your site

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

Guide prices for dock shelters and seals

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

Can a dock shelter in Bishop's Stortford 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.

Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Hertfordshire?

Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Hertfordshire, 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 Bishop's Stortford?

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.

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Bishop's Stortford. Last updated 19 October 2026.