Dock shelters and seals in Lisburn

The short version

Each dock shelter for a site in Lisburn 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: Lisburn
Postcode district: BT28
Area: Antrim
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.

Examples of work we can quote for

Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.

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.

Planning the work around your site

Sites in and around Lisburn vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Guide prices

Dock shelters and seals guide prices
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 Lisburn

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Lisburn?

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.

How long does dock shelter installation take in Lisburn?

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 Lisburn 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Lisburn

Besides Lisburn, we can survey and quote for sites in Belfast, Newtownabbey, Lurgan and the rest of County Antrim.

Other services in Lisburn

More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Lisburn. Last updated 19 October 2026.