The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Tunbridge Wells and across Kent, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Tunbridge Wells
- Postcode district
- TN1
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Tunbridge Wells
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Tunbridge Wells?
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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Tunbridge Wells
| 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
Which dock shelter suits our Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells?
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.
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Tunbridge Wells
Our teams cover Tunbridge Wells (TN1) and nearby Tonbridge, Crowborough, Sevenoaks, along with the rest of Kent.
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Other services in Tunbridge Wells
- Fire shutters
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door installation
- Door safety upgrades
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Tunbridge Wells. Last updated 19 October 2026.