Dock shelters and seals in Guildford

At a glance

Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Guildford site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.

Town: Guildford
Postcode district: GU1
Area: Surrey
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Guildford

Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.

Typical scopes of work

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.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Guildford, 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

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.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

Which dock shelter suits our Guildford 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.

How long does dock shelter installation take in Guildford?

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.

Can a dock shelter in Guildford 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.

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