In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in St Albans and across Hertfordshire, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- St Albans
- Postcode district
- AL1
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in St Albans
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- 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.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in St Albans 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
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
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.
Questions from businesses in St Albans
How long does dock shelter installation take in St Albans?
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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in St Albans?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in St Albans?
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 St Albans, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near St Albans
Besides St Albans, we can survey and quote for sites in Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead and the rest of Hertfordshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Harpenden
- Dock shelters and seals in Hatfield
- Dock shelters and seals in Hemel Hempstead
- Dock shelters and seals in Welwyn Garden City
- Dock shelters and seals in Borehamwood
- Dock shelters and seals in Watford
Other services in St Albans
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Impact traffic doors
- High-speed doors
- Door automation and controls
- Bollards and door protection
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door installation
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in St Albans. Last updated 19 October 2026.