In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Aberystwyth and across Dyfed, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Aberystwyth
- Postcode district
- SY23
- Area
- Dyfed
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Aberystwyth
- 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.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in Wales
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Aberystwyth 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.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Guide prices for dock shelters and seals
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair dock shelters in Aberystwyth?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Aberystwyth 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.
Can a dock shelter in Aberystwyth 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Aberystwyth
Working in Aberystwyth? We also take on jobs in Llandrindod Wells, Newtown, Carmarthen and across Dyfed.
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- Dock shelters and seals in Carmarthen
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- Dock shelters and seals in Brecon
Other services in Aberystwyth
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Bollards and door protection
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door installation
- Door safety upgrades
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Aberystwyth. Last updated 19 October 2026.