Dock shelters and seals in Rutland

The short version

Each dock shelter for a site in Rutland 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.

Area: Rutland
Nation: England
Main town: Oakham
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Rutland

Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.

Jobs we can carry out

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.
Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Rutland 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.

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Rutland 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 Rutland 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.

Towns in Rutland we cover

We cover 3 towns in Rutland for dock shelters and seals, including Oakham, Uppingham, Ketton.

Other services in Rutland

More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.