The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Cheshire and across the North West, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Area
- Cheshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Chester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- 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 Cheshire?
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
Sites in and around Cheshire 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
| 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.
Dock shelters and seals in Cheshire: your questions
How much does a dock shelter cost in Cheshire?
Our guide prices are £2,195 to £5,495 ex VAT for a retractable dock shelter and £6,495 to £11,995 for an inflatable one, supplied and fitted. Once we have surveyed your bays in Cheshire, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Cheshire?
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 Cheshire 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.
Towns in Cheshire we cover
We cover 11 towns in Cheshire for dock shelters and seals, including Chester, Warrington, Crewe, Ellesmere Port.
Other services in Cheshire
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door repairs
- Complete loading bays
- Door safety upgrades
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock levellers
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Bollards and door protection
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.