The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Haverhill and across Suffolk, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Haverhill
- Postcode district
- CB9
- Area
- Suffolk
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Haverhill
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- 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.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Haverhill, 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
For busy sites in Suffolk the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Haverhill
| 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.
Dock shelters and seals in Haverhill: your questions
Do you repair dock shelters in Haverhill?
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.
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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Haverhill?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Haverhill
Working in Haverhill? We also take on jobs in Newmarket, Sudbury, Braintree and across Suffolk.
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Other services in Haverhill
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Complete loading bays
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Door automation and controls
- PVC strip curtains
- Door safety upgrades
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Haverhill. Last updated 19 October 2026.