The short version
Adding shelters to an existing bay in King's Lynn, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- King's Lynn
- Postcode district
- PE30
- Area
- Norfolk
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- 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.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
What this work can involve
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- 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 King's Lynn?
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.
Planning the work around your site
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 King's Lynn
| 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.
Dock shelters and seals in King's Lynn: your questions
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in King's Lynn?
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 long does dock shelter installation take in King's Lynn?
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 King's Lynn?
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 King's Lynn, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near King's Lynn
Working in King's Lynn? We also take on jobs in Wisbech, March, Spalding and across Norfolk.
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- Dock shelters and seals in Skegness
Other services in King's Lynn
- Fire shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Door automation and controls
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- PVC strip curtains
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in King's Lynn. Last updated 19 October 2026.