Quick answer
Each dock shelter for a site in Cheshunt 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
- Cheshunt
- Postcode district
- EN8
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Cheshunt
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
What this work can involve
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- 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 Cheshunt, 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can a dock shelter in Cheshunt 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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Cheshunt?
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 Cheshunt, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Which dock shelter suits our Cheshunt 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 Cheshunt
Besides Cheshunt, we can survey and quote for sites in Waltham Abbey, Enfield, Hoddesdon and the rest of Hertfordshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Waltham Abbey
- Dock shelters and seals in Enfield
- Dock shelters and seals in Hoddesdon
- Dock shelters and seals in Chingford
- Dock shelters and seals in Edmonton
- Dock shelters and seals in Loughton
Other services in Cheshunt
- Fire shutters
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial door repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- High-speed doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Complete loading bays
- PVC strip curtains
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Cheshunt. Last updated 19 October 2026.