Dock shelters and seals in Somerset

In short

Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Somerset. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.

Area: Somerset
Nation: England
Main town: Taunton
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Somerset

Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
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.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.

Jobs we can carry out

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.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.

Loading bay safety in England

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

Most installations in Somerset can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.

Prices for dock shelters and seals in Somerset

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

Which dock shelter suits our Somerset 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.

How long does dock shelter installation take in Somerset?

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 Somerset?

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.

Towns in Somerset we cover

We cover 10 towns in Somerset for dock shelters and seals, including Taunton, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil.

Other services in Somerset

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