In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Perth and Kinross and across Scotland, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Area
- Perth and Kinross
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Perth
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- 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.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and 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.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Perth and Kinross, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.
How the work is organised
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.
Guide prices for dock shelters and seals
| 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 Perth and Kinross
How much does a dock shelter cost in Perth and Kinross?
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 Perth and Kinross, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Perth and Kinross?
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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Scotland?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Scotland, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Towns in Perth and Kinross we cover
We cover 4 towns in Perth and Kinross for dock shelters and seals, including Perth, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Kinross.
Other services in Perth and Kinross
- PVC strip curtains
- Fire shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sectional overhead doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.