The short version
Each dock shelter for a site in Seaham 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
- Seaham
- Postcode district
- SR7
- Area
- County Durham
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- 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.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Typical scopes of work
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Seaham 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
Most installations in Seaham can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
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 Seaham: your questions
Which dock shelter suits our Seaham 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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Seaham?
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 Seaham, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around County Durham?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across County Durham, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Dock shelters and seals near Seaham
Our teams cover Seaham (SR7) and nearby Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Peterlee, along with the rest of County Durham.
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Other services in Seaham
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
- High-speed doors
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Seaham. Last updated 19 October 2026.