Quick answer
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Worcester and across Worcestershire, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Worcester
- Postcode district
- WR1
- Area
- Worcestershire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Worcester
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
Typical scopes of work
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- 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.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Worcester, 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Worcester
| 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 you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Worcester?
Yes. Replacement curtains are made to fit the existing frame on most retractable shelters, which is much cheaper than a new shelter. We measure and record the frame on the first visit.
Do you repair dock shelters in Worcester?
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 Worcestershire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Worcestershire, 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 Worcester
Worcester is in the WR1 postcode district in Worcestershire. We also cover Droitwich, Malvern, Stourport-on-Severn.
- Dock shelters and seals in Droitwich
- Dock shelters and seals in Malvern
- Dock shelters and seals in Stourport-on-Severn
- Dock shelters and seals in Bromsgrove
- Dock shelters and seals in Evesham
- Dock shelters and seals in Ledbury
Other services in Worcester
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door repairs
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- High-speed doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Complete loading bays
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Worcester. Last updated 19 October 2026.