Quick answer
Adding shelters to an existing bay in County Down, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Area
- Down
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Main town
- Newry
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- 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.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in County Down?
The employer or occupier, under PUWER (Northern Ireland) 1999 and the Workplace Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993. Planned servicing, daily checks and a procedure to stop trailers moving during loading are the practical basics HSENI will expect.
Keeping your site running during the work
Sites in and around County Down 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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in County Down
| 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 County Down: your questions
How much does a dock shelter cost in County Down?
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 County Down, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
How long does dock shelter installation take in County Down?
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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Northern Ireland?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Northern Ireland, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Towns in County Down we cover
We cover 5 towns in County Down for dock shelters and seals, including Newry, Bangor (Down), Newtownards, Banbridge.
Other services in County Down
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Fire shutters
- Industrial door repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- PVC strip curtains
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.