In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Crewe and across Cheshire, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Crewe
- Postcode district
- CW1
- Area
- Cheshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
What this work can involve
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Crewe, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.
Keeping your site running during the work
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
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 Crewe: your questions
How long does dock shelter installation take in Crewe?
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 Crewe?
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.
Can a dock shelter in Crewe 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 Crewe
Our teams cover Crewe (CW1) and nearby Winsford, Kidsgrove, Congleton, along with the rest of Cheshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Winsford
- Dock shelters and seals in Kidsgrove
- Dock shelters and seals in Congleton
- Dock shelters and seals in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Dock shelters and seals in Northwich
- Dock shelters and seals in Stoke-on-Trent
Other services in Crewe
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Complete loading bays
- Dock levellers
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Crewe. Last updated 19 October 2026.