Quick answer
Each dock shelter for a site in Wilmslow 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
- Wilmslow
- Postcode district
- SK9
- Area
- Cheshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Jobs we can carry out
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- 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 Wilmslow, 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
Sites in and around Wilmslow 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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Wilmslow
| 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
How long does dock shelter installation take in Wilmslow?
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 Wilmslow?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Wilmslow warehouse?
Retractable shelters suit most mixed fleets. Inflatable shelters give a tighter seal for chilled, frozen or sensitive goods. Foam seals suit uniform fleets. We recommend one after recording your vehicles and dock on survey.
Dock shelters and seals near Wilmslow
Besides Wilmslow, we can survey and quote for sites in Altrincham, Macclesfield, Stockport and the rest of Cheshire.
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Other services in Wilmslow
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Wilmslow. Last updated 19 October 2026.