At a glance
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Hatfield site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.
- Town
- Hatfield
- Postcode district
- AL10
- 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.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
What this work can involve
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Hatfield?
The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.
Keeping your site running during the work
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
| 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
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Hatfield?
Typically half a day to a day per shelter, depending on size and fixings. We schedule work bay by bay so loading can continue at the others while each shelter is fitted.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Hatfield?
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 Hatfield, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Hatfield
Working in Hatfield? We also take on jobs in Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Potters Bar and across Hertfordshire.
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Other services in Hatfield
- Industrial door repairs
- Fire shutters
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Sectional overhead doors
- Complete loading bays
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Hatfield. Last updated 19 October 2026.