Dock shelters and seals in Worthing

At a glance

For chilled and frozen operations in Worthing (BN11), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.

Town: Worthing
Postcode district: BN11
Area: West Sussex
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Worthing

Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.

What this work can involve

Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
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.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Worthing 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

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

Guide prices for dock shelters and seals

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 Worthing

Which dock shelter suits our Worthing 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.

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.

Can a dock shelter in Worthing 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Worthing

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Worthing. Last updated 19 October 2026.