PVC strip curtains in Surrey | Loading Bay Doors

In short

A PVC strip curtain is a row of flexible, overlapping plastic strips hung from a rail across a doorway, so that people and vehicles can pass through while the strips fall back to close the gap behind them. At loading bays they hang behind the main door or across internal openings, reducing draughts, dust and temperature loss for much less than the cost of a powered door.

What matters for PVC strip curtains in Surrey?

In a warehouse in Surrey where doors stay open for much of the shift, strip curtains offer a practical first step before considering a high-speed door. Food and packaging businesses in Surrey can choose strip grades suited to regular cleaning, helping to separate dispatch areas from production.

Chilled rooms off a dock in Surrey can lose temperature through internal doorways, and a low-temperature strip curtain is a quick, inexpensive fix.

Here is what happens after you contact us about a site in Surrey. We arrange a free survey, measure up and send a fixed written quote. If you go ahead, we manage the whole job, including ordering, delivery and coordination with your site team. Specialist installation engineers working under our management do the fitting, at times built around your loading schedule, with out-of-hours work by arrangement. Testing and handover documents close the job.

Which strip width, thickness and grade should I choose?

Choose the strip size by the size of the opening and the traffic through it, and the grade by temperature and use. Wider, thicker strips seal better and resist forklifts, but are heavier to push through on foot.

Pedestrian doorways: typically 200 mm wide by 2 mm thick strips with a modest overlap.
Forklift openings: typically 300 mm wide by 3 mm thick, with a larger overlap.
Large dock openings: typically 400 mm wide by 4 mm thick, which hang well in draughts.
Low-temperature grade: stays flexible in chillers and freezers, where standard PVC would stiffen and crack.
Ribbed strips: raised ribs take the wear from forklifts and keep the strips clearer for longer.
Specialist grades: anti-static, tinted or opaque, or welding grade for screening.

Overlap matters as much as thickness. A full overlap gives a better seal in cold or dusty areas, while a partial overlap is easier to walk through.

Are strip curtains safe where forklifts and pedestrians share an opening?

Strip curtains can be used where forklifts and pedestrians share an opening, but only if the strips stay clear enough for both to see through and the route is managed. Visibility is the main risk.

Clear strips scratch and cloud with use, so a driver may not see a person on the other side.
Ribbed strips and regular replacement keep visibility better for longer.
A separate pedestrian door beside the vehicle opening is the safer arrangement.
Floor markings and mirrors help where a separate door is not possible.

At very busy openings, a high-speed dock door with vision panels and safety sensors may be the better long-term answer, because it opens fully for each vehicle and closes again behind it. We can price both so you can compare the cost and the practical difference for your traffic.

Towns we cover in Surrey

We provide PVC strip curtains right across Surrey. Pick the town closest to your site from the list below.

Guide price

£180–£1,100 per opening, ex VAT

Budget range for supply and fit. The written quote after a free survey is the fixed price. All guide prices.

Which rules apply in England?

Workplace safety in England is regulated by HSE. For a loading bay in Surrey, that means doors meeting regulation 18 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, equipment maintained under PUWER and suitable safeguards against vehicles driving away too early. We check what applies at survey and design the bay accordingly.

Questions

How do you price PVC strip curtains for a site in Surrey?

Guide budgets for supply and fit are £180 to £1,100 per opening, excluding VAT. The figure moves with size, insulation, the operator, electrics, access, any pit or groundworks and out-of-hours working. Where levellers are involved, the guide assumes an existing, sound pit. After the free survey you receive a fixed written quote, and that is the price for the agreed scope.

Is the site survey in Surrey free?

Yes. For new installations, replacements, upgrades, conversions and complete bays, the site survey and written quote are free and come with no obligation. The survey lets us measure the openings, check the dock and structure, and understand how the bay is used, so the quote reflects your site. Repair and servicing visits are different: they are chargeable, with the price agreed before anyone attends.

How do I clean PVC strip curtains?

Clean strips with warm water and a mild detergent, then wipe them dry. Avoid solvents and abrasive pads, which damage the surface and make strips cloud faster. In food areas, follow your site's hygiene schedule and choose a grade suited to regular cleaning.

Are strip curtains a good alternative to a high-speed door?

Strip curtains are a good low-cost option for moderate traffic, but at very busy openings a high-speed door often performs better because it clears fully for each vehicle and closes behind it. The right choice depends on traffic volume, visibility needs and budget.

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