The short version
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Leicestershire. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Leicester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Leicestershire
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Examples of work we can quote for
- 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.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Leicestershire 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
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.
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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
How long does dock shelter installation take in Leicestershire?
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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Leicestershire?
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 Leicestershire?
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 Leicestershire, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Towns in Leicestershire we cover
We cover 8 towns in Leicestershire for dock shelters and seals, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville.
Other services in Leicestershire
- Industrial roller shutters
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Complete loading bays
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Bollards and door protection
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.