At a glance
For chilled and frozen operations in Boston (PE21), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Boston
- Postcode district
- PE21
- Area
- Lincolnshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Jobs we can carry out
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Boston 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.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Boston 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 Boston
| 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
How much does a dock shelter cost in Boston?
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 Boston, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Which dock shelter suits our Boston 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.
Can a dock shelter in Boston 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 Boston
Our teams cover Boston (PE21) and nearby Spalding, Skegness, Wisbech, along with the rest of Lincolnshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Spalding
- Dock shelters and seals in Skegness
- Dock shelters and seals in Wisbech
- Dock shelters and seals in King's Lynn
- Dock shelters and seals in Grantham
- Dock shelters and seals in Lincoln
Other services in Boston
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door replacement
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Boston. Last updated 19 October 2026.