At a glance
Each dock shelter for a site in County Antrim is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.
- Area
- Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Main town
- Belfast
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in County Antrim
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
What this work can involve
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Loading bay safety in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, PUWER (Northern Ireland) 1999 requires dock levellers, shelters and powered doors to be maintained, and the Workplace Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 cover traffic routes around the dock. HSENI is the regulator. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398.
How the work is organised
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in County Antrim
| 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
Which dock shelter suits our County Antrim 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 repair dock shelters in County Antrim?
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 Northern Ireland?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Northern Ireland, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Towns in County Antrim we cover
We cover 8 towns in County Antrim for dock shelters and seals, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus.
Other services in County Antrim
- Sectional overhead doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door replacement
- High-speed doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door installation
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.