In short
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Dover, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Dover
- Postcode district
- CT16
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Dover
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Dover 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
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Guide prices for dock shelters and seals
| 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
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Dover?
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 Dover 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 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Dover
Working in Dover? We also take on jobs in Folkestone, Deal, Canterbury and across Kent.
- Dock shelters and seals in Folkestone
- Dock shelters and seals in Deal
- Dock shelters and seals in Canterbury
- Dock shelters and seals in Ramsgate
- Dock shelters and seals in Broadstairs
- Dock shelters and seals in Margate
Other services in Dover
- Bollards and door protection
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Complete loading bays
- Sectional overhead doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door installation
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial door replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Dover. Last updated 19 October 2026.