Dock shelters and seals in Gillingham

Quick answer

For chilled and frozen operations in Gillingham (ME7), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.

Town: Gillingham
Postcode district: ME7
Area: Kent
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.

What this work can involve

Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Gillingham, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.

Access, phasing and timing

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

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.

Dock shelters and seals in Gillingham: your questions

Do you repair dock shelters in Gillingham?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Gillingham 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.

How much does a dock shelter cost in Gillingham?

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 Gillingham, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.

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