The short version
Each dock shelter for a site in Ballymena 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.
- Town
- Ballymena
- Postcode district
- BT42
- Area
- Antrim
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Ballymena
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Ballymena?
The employer or occupier, under PUWER (Northern Ireland) 1999 and the Workplace Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993. Planned servicing, daily checks and a procedure to stop trailers moving during loading are the practical basics HSENI will expect.
Access, phasing and timing
For busy sites in County Antrim the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Guide prices for dock shelters and seals
| 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 Ballymena
How long does dock shelter installation take in Ballymena?
Typically half a day to a day per shelter, depending on size and fixings. We schedule work bay by bay so loading can continue at the others while each shelter is fitted.
Can a dock shelter in Ballymena 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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around County Antrim?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across County Antrim, 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 Ballymena
Working in Ballymena? We also take on jobs in Antrim, Magherafelt, Ballymoney and across County Antrim.
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Other services in Ballymena
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial door repairs
- Door safety upgrades
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Ballymena. Last updated 19 October 2026.