In short
For chilled and frozen operations in Horsham (RH12), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Horsham
- Postcode district
- RH12
- Area
- West Sussex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- 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.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Typical scopes of work
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Horsham 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
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 for dock shelters and seals
| 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 repair dock shelters in Horsham?
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 West Sussex?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across West Sussex, 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 Horsham?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Horsham
Besides Horsham, we can survey and quote for sites in Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath and the rest of West Sussex.
- Dock shelters and seals in Crawley
- Dock shelters and seals in Horley
- Dock shelters and seals in Haywards Heath
- Dock shelters and seals in Burgess Hill
- Dock shelters and seals in Reigate
- Dock shelters and seals in Redhill
Other services in Horsham
- Door automation and controls
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door installation
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door repairs
- Industrial roller shutters
- Bollards and door protection
- PVC strip curtains
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Horsham. Last updated 19 October 2026.