At a glance
For chilled and frozen operations in Caerphilly (CF83), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Caerphilly
- Postcode district
- CF83
- Area
- Mid Glamorgan
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Caerphilly
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- 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.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in Wales
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Caerphilly 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Caerphilly
| 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 Caerphilly?
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 Caerphilly?
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 Caerphilly?
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 Caerphilly, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Caerphilly
Caerphilly is in the CF83 postcode district in Mid Glamorgan. We also cover Risca, Pontypridd, Cardiff.
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Other services in Caerphilly
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Door automation and controls
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Caerphilly. Last updated 19 October 2026.