Quick answer
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Broadstairs and across Kent, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Broadstairs
- Postcode district
- CT10
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Broadstairs
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- 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.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Broadstairs 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.
Access, phasing and timing
Sites in and around Broadstairs 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
| 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 Broadstairs
How much does a dock shelter cost in Broadstairs?
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 Broadstairs, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Broadstairs?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Broadstairs 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Broadstairs
Working in Broadstairs? We also take on jobs in Ramsgate, Margate, Deal and across Kent.
- Dock shelters and seals in Ramsgate
- Dock shelters and seals in Margate
- Dock shelters and seals in Deal
- Dock shelters and seals in Herne Bay
- Dock shelters and seals in Canterbury
- Dock shelters and seals in Dover
Other services in Broadstairs
- Industrial door replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door installation
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial roller shutters
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Broadstairs. Last updated 19 October 2026.