The short version
Each dock shelter for a site in Gravesend is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.
- Town
- Gravesend
- Postcode district
- DA12
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- 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.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Typical scopes of work
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Gravesend 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.
How the work is organised
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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Gravesend
| 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 Gravesend: your questions
Do you repair dock shelters in Gravesend?
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 Gravesend 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 long does dock shelter installation take in Gravesend?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Gravesend
Our teams cover Gravesend (DA12) and nearby Grays, Strood, South Ockendon, along with the rest of Kent.
- Dock shelters and seals in Grays
- Dock shelters and seals in Strood
- Dock shelters and seals in South Ockendon
- Dock shelters and seals in Stanford-le-Hope
- Dock shelters and seals in Dartford
- Dock shelters and seals in Rochester
Other services in Gravesend
- Bollards and door protection
- Fire shutters
- Complete loading bays
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Impact traffic doors
- High-speed doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Gravesend. Last updated 19 October 2026.