In short
Each dock shelter for a site in Swanley 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
- Swanley
- Postcode district
- BR8
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Swanley
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
What this work can involve
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- 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 Swanley 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
Most installations in Swanley can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
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.
Dock shelters and seals in Swanley: your questions
How much does a dock shelter cost in Swanley?
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 Swanley, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can a dock shelter in Swanley 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 Swanley?
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 Swanley
Besides Swanley, we can survey and quote for sites in Bexley, Orpington, Sidcup and the rest of Kent.
- Dock shelters and seals in Bexley
- Dock shelters and seals in Orpington
- Dock shelters and seals in Sidcup
- Dock shelters and seals in Dartford
- Dock shelters and seals in Bexleyheath
- Dock shelters and seals in Welling
Other services in Swanley
- High-speed doors
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Swanley. Last updated 19 October 2026.