Dock shelters and seals in Lerwick

In short

For chilled and frozen operations in Lerwick (ZE1), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.

Town: Lerwick
Postcode district: ZE1
Area: Highlands and Islands
Survey: By arrangement

What we fit in Lerwick

Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.

What this work can involve

Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Lerwick?

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

Sites in and around Lerwick 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.

Guide prices apply to mainland UK sites. For Lerwick, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

Do you repair dock shelters in Lerwick?

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.

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

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 Lerwick 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.

Dock shelters and seals: other towns we cover

Lerwick (ZE1) is covered by arrangement. Travel and access costs for island and remote sites are added and shown in your written quote.

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