Dock shelters and seals in Felixstowe

At a glance

Each dock shelter for a site in Felixstowe 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: Felixstowe
Postcode district: IP11
Area: Suffolk
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
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.

Typical scopes of work

Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard 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 Felixstowe 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

Sites in and around Felixstowe vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Prices for dock shelters and seals in Felixstowe

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 fit dock shelters for cold stores around Suffolk?

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

How long does dock shelter installation take in Felixstowe?

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 Felixstowe 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Felixstowe

Our teams cover Felixstowe (IP11) and nearby Harwich, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, along with the rest of Suffolk.

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