Dock shelters and seals in Sunbury-on-Thames

At a glance

We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Sunbury-on-Thames and across Surrey, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.

Town: Sunbury-on-Thames
Postcode district: TW16
Area: Surrey
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Sunbury-on-Thames

Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.

What this work can involve

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.
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 Sunbury-on-Thames 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.

Access, phasing and timing

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.

Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Sunbury-on-Thames

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

Can a dock shelter in Sunbury-on-Thames 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.

How much does a dock shelter cost in Sunbury-on-Thames?

Our guide prices are £2,195 to £5,495 ex VAT for a retractable dock shelter and £6,495 to £11,995 for an inflatable one, supplied and fitted. Once we have surveyed your bays in Sunbury-on-Thames, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.

Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Surrey?

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

Dock shelters and seals near Sunbury-on-Thames

Working in Sunbury-on-Thames? We also take on jobs in Walton-on-Thames, Hampton, Hanworth and across Surrey.

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Sunbury-on-Thames. Last updated 19 October 2026.