Dock shelters and seals in Ashford (Surrey)

In short

Adding shelters to an existing bay in Ashford (Surrey), or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.

Town: Ashford (Surrey)
Postcode district: TW15
Area: Surrey
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.

What this work can involve

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.
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 Ashford (Surrey) 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.

Planning the work around your site

Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.

Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Ashford (Surrey)

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.

Questions from businesses in Ashford (Surrey)

Do you repair dock shelters in Ashford (Surrey)?

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 you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Ashford (Surrey)?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Ashford (Surrey) 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 Ashford (Surrey)

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Ashford (Surrey). Last updated 19 October 2026.