At a glance
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Ely and across Cambridgeshire, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Ely
- Postcode district
- CB7
- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Ely
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Typical scopes of work
- 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.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Ely?
The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.
Access, phasing and timing
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.
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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
Can a dock shelter in Ely 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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Ely?
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.
Do you repair dock shelters in Ely?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Ely
Ely is in the CB7 postcode district in Cambridgeshire. We also cover Newmarket, March, Cambridge.
- Dock shelters and seals in Newmarket
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- Dock shelters and seals in Thetford
Other services in Ely
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Dock levellers
- Bollards and door protection
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- High-speed doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Ely. Last updated 19 October 2026.