Quick answer
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Belfast. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Belfast
- Postcode district
- BT1
- Area
- Antrim
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Belfast?
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 you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Belfast?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Belfast
Working in Belfast? We also take on jobs in Newtownabbey, Lisburn, Newtownards and across County Antrim.
- Dock shelters and seals in Newtownabbey
- Dock shelters and seals in Lisburn
- Dock shelters and seals in Newtownards
- Dock shelters and seals in Carrickfergus
- Dock shelters and seals in Bangor (Down)
- Dock shelters and seals in Antrim
Other services in Belfast
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door installation
- Impact traffic doors
- Complete loading bays
- Planned maintenance contracts
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Belfast. Last updated 19 October 2026.