At a glance
Each dock shelter for a site in Clevedon 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
- Clevedon
- Postcode district
- BS21
- Area
- Somerset
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Clevedon, 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
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Clevedon
| 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
How long does dock shelter installation take in Clevedon?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Clevedon 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 Clevedon 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Clevedon
Clevedon is in the BS21 postcode district in Somerset. We also cover Nailsea, Portishead, Avonmouth.
- Dock shelters and seals in Nailsea
- Dock shelters and seals in Portishead
- Dock shelters and seals in Avonmouth
- Dock shelters and seals in Weston-super-Mare
- Dock shelters and seals in Bristol
- Dock shelters and seals in Brislington
Other services in Clevedon
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- High-speed doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Impact traffic doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Clevedon. Last updated 19 October 2026.