Dock shelters and seals in the Isle of Wight

Quick answer

Adding shelters to an existing bay in the Isle of Wight, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.

Area: Isle of Wight
Nation: England
Main town: Newport (Isle of Wight)
Survey: By arrangement

What we fit in the Isle of Wight

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.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.

What this work can involve

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.
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 the Isle of Wight 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.

Keeping your site running during the work

Most installations in the Isle of Wight can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.

Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in the Isle of Wight

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 the Isle of Wight, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.

Frequently asked questions

Can a dock shelter in the Isle of Wight 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.

Do you repair dock shelters in the Isle of Wight?

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.

How long does dock shelter installation take in the Isle of Wight?

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.

Towns in the Isle of Wight we cover

We cover 4 towns in the Isle of Wight for dock shelters and seals, including Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Cowes, Sandown. Island and remote sites are covered by arrangement.

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More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.