Dock shelters and seals in Barrow-in-Furness

In short

Adding shelters to an existing bay in Barrow-in-Furness, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.

Town: Barrow-in-Furness
Postcode district: LA14
Area: Cumbria
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Barrow-in-Furness

Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.

Jobs we can carry out

Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
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.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Barrow-in-Furness the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.

Keeping your site running during the work

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

Dock shelters and seals 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 Barrow-in-Furness: your questions

Do you repair dock shelters in Barrow-in-Furness?

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.

Can a dock shelter in Barrow-in-Furness 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.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Barrow-in-Furness?

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 Barrow-in-Furness

Our teams cover Barrow-in-Furness (LA14) and nearby Morecambe, Fleetwood, Lancaster, along with the rest of Cumbria.

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