The short version
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Leicester. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode district
- LE1
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Leicester
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Typical scopes of work
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Leicester?
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.
Guide prices
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Leicester
Do you repair dock shelters in Leicester?
Yes. We straighten or replace bent frames and arms, replace curtains, repair inflatable shelter blowers and bags, and renew bumpers. Repair visits are chargeable, and we quote before ordering any made-to-measure parts.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Leicester?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Leicester?
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 Leicester, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Leicester
Besides Leicester, we can survey and quote for sites in Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough and the rest of Leicestershire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Oadby
- Dock shelters and seals in Wigston
- Dock shelters and seals in Loughborough
- Dock shelters and seals in Coalville
- Dock shelters and seals in Hinckley
- Dock shelters and seals in Melton Mowbray
Other services in Leicester
- Door automation and controls
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Leicester. Last updated 19 October 2026.