At a glance
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Welwyn Garden City. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Welwyn Garden City
- Postcode district
- AL8
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Welwyn Garden City
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
What this work can involve
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- 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.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City 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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Welwyn Garden City
| 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.
Dock shelters and seals in Welwyn Garden City: your questions
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Welwyn Garden City?
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.
Can a dock shelter in Welwyn Garden City 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 long does dock shelter installation take in Welwyn Garden City?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Welwyn Garden City
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Other services in Welwyn Garden City
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutters
- Complete loading bays
- Door automation and controls
- Cold store and freezer doors
- High-speed doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Welwyn Garden City. Last updated 19 October 2026.