Dock shelters and seals in Chatham

At a glance

Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Chatham. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.

Town: Chatham
Postcode district: ME4
Area: Kent
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Chatham

Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
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.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.

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

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.

Access, phasing and timing

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

Do you repair dock shelters in Chatham?

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.

Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Kent?

Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Kent, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.

Which dock shelter suits our Chatham 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 Chatham

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Chatham. Last updated 19 October 2026.