At a glance
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Strood, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Strood
- Postcode district
- ME2
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Strood
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical 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.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Strood 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
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
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
How much does a dock shelter cost in Strood?
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 Strood, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Strood?
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Strood?
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 Strood
Working in Strood? We also take on jobs in Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and across Kent.
- Dock shelters and seals in Rochester
- Dock shelters and seals in Chatham
- Dock shelters and seals in Gillingham
- Dock shelters and seals in Gravesend
- Dock shelters and seals in Grays
- Dock shelters and seals in Maidstone
Other services in Strood
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
- High-speed doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Strood. Last updated 19 October 2026.