Dock shelters and seals in Hitchin

At a glance

Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Hitchin 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: Hitchin
Postcode district: SG5
Area: Hertfordshire
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Hitchin

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.
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.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.

What this work can involve

Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical 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 Hitchin 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

Sites in and around Hitchin vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Guide prices

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.

Questions from businesses in Hitchin

Which dock shelter suits our Hitchin 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.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Hitchin?

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.

Do you repair dock shelters in Hitchin?

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Hitchin

Hitchin is in the SG5 postcode district in Hertfordshire. We also cover Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Luton.

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