At a glance
For chilled and frozen operations in Borehamwood (WD6), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Borehamwood
- Postcode district
- WD6
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Borehamwood 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.
How the work is organised
For busy sites in Hertfordshire the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Borehamwood
| 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
Do you repair dock shelters in Borehamwood?
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.
Can a dock shelter in Borehamwood 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Borehamwood
Our teams cover Borehamwood (WD6) and nearby Barnet, Bushey, Potters Bar, along with the rest of Hertfordshire.
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Other services in Borehamwood
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door motor replacement
- High-speed doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock levellers
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Borehamwood. Last updated 19 October 2026.