Dock shelters and seals in Bridgwater

In short

We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Bridgwater and across Somerset, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.

Town: Bridgwater
Postcode district: TA6
Area: Somerset
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Bridgwater

Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.

Typical scopes of work

Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
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.

Loading bay safety in England

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

Do you repair dock shelters in Bridgwater?

Yes. We straighten or replace bent frames and arms, replace curtains, repair inflatable shelter blowers and bags, and renew bumpers. Repair visits are chargeable, and we quote before ordering any made-to-measure parts.

Can a dock shelter in Bridgwater 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.

Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Somerset?

Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Somerset, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.

Dock shelters and seals near Bridgwater

Working in Bridgwater? We also take on jobs in Burnham-on-Sea, Taunton, Weston-super-Mare and across Somerset.

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