At a glance
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Tonbridge, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Tonbridge
- Postcode district
- TN9
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Tonbridge
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
What this work can involve
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- 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 Tonbridge?
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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Sites in and around Tonbridge vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Tonbridge
| 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 Tonbridge: your questions
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Tonbridge?
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 much does a dock shelter cost in Tonbridge?
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 Tonbridge, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can a dock shelter in Tonbridge 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Tonbridge
Working in Tonbridge? We also take on jobs in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Crowborough and across Kent.
- Dock shelters and seals in Tunbridge Wells
- Dock shelters and seals in Sevenoaks
- Dock shelters and seals in Crowborough
- Dock shelters and seals in Maidstone
- Dock shelters and seals in East Grinstead
- Dock shelters and seals in Orpington
Other services in Tonbridge
- Industrial roller shutters
- High-speed doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Tonbridge. Last updated 19 October 2026.