Dock shelters and seals in Stockton-on-Tees

The short version

Each dock shelter for a site in Stockton-on-Tees 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: Stockton-on-Tees
Postcode district: TS18
Area: County Durham
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.

Examples of work we can quote for

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.
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 Stockton-on-Tees?

The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.

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.

Prices for dock shelters and seals in Stockton-on-Tees

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.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

Do you repair dock shelters in Stockton-on-Tees?

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.

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.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Stockton-on-Tees?

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 Stockton-on-Tees

Our teams cover Stockton-on-Tees (TS18) and nearby Billingham, Thornaby-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, along with the rest of County Durham.

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