The short version
Each dock shelter for a site in Herne Bay 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
- Herne Bay
- Postcode district
- CT6
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
What this work can involve
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Herne Bay?
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
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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Herne Bay
| 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 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.
Can a dock shelter in Herne Bay 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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay
Our teams cover Herne Bay (CT6) and nearby Whitstable, Canterbury, Faversham, along with the rest of Kent.
- Dock shelters and seals in Whitstable
- Dock shelters and seals in Canterbury
- Dock shelters and seals in Faversham
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- Dock shelters and seals in Ramsgate
- Dock shelters and seals in Broadstairs
Other services in Herne Bay
- High-speed doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Impact traffic doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial roller shutters
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Herne Bay. Last updated 19 October 2026.