Dock shelters and seals in Thetford

The short version

Each dock shelter for a site in Thetford is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.

Town: Thetford
Postcode district: IP24
Area: Norfolk
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.

What this work can involve

Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Thetford 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

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

Dock shelters and seals 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 Thetford

Can a dock shelter in Thetford 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.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Thetford?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Thetford 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Thetford

Our teams cover Thetford (IP24) and nearby Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Stowmarket, along with the rest of Norfolk.

Other services in Thetford

More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Thetford. Last updated 19 October 2026.