Quick answer
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Trowbridge. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Trowbridge
- Postcode district
- BA14
- Area
- Wiltshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Trowbridge
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Typical scopes of work
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- 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.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Trowbridge, 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.
Access, phasing and timing
Sites in and around Trowbridge vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Trowbridge
| 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.
Dock shelters and seals in Trowbridge: your questions
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Wiltshire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Wiltshire, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Which dock shelter suits our Trowbridge 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 much does a dock shelter cost in Trowbridge?
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 Trowbridge, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Trowbridge
Besides Trowbridge, we can survey and quote for sites in Bath, Frome, Chippenham and the rest of Wiltshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Bath
- Dock shelters and seals in Frome
- Dock shelters and seals in Chippenham
- Dock shelters and seals in Kingswood
- Dock shelters and seals in Brislington
- Dock shelters and seals in Fishponds
Other services in Trowbridge
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial roller shutters
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Door automation and controls
- High-speed doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Trowbridge. Last updated 19 October 2026.