Quick answer
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Northwich and across Cheshire, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Northwich
- Postcode district
- CW9
- Area
- Cheshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- 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.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Northwich, 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.
Planning the work around your site
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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Northwich
| 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 Northwich
How long does dock shelter installation take in Northwich?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Northwich?
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 Northwich, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Northwich?
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 Northwich
Our teams cover Northwich (CW9) and nearby Winsford, Warrington, Runcorn, along with the rest of Cheshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Winsford
- Dock shelters and seals in Warrington
- Dock shelters and seals in Runcorn
- Dock shelters and seals in Widnes
- Dock shelters and seals in Altrincham
- Dock shelters and seals in Crewe
Other services in Northwich
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial roller shutters
- Fire shutters
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Northwich. Last updated 19 October 2026.