Quick answer
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Glasgow site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.
- Area
- Glasgow
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main town
- Glasgow
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Glasgow
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Glasgow, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.
Access, phasing and timing
For busy sites in Scotland the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Glasgow
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Glasgow
Do you repair dock shelters in Glasgow?
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 Glasgow 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 you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Glasgow?
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.
Towns in Glasgow we cover
We cover 4 towns in Glasgow for dock shelters and seals, including Glasgow, Govan, Easterhouse, Maryhill.
Other services in Glasgow
- Cold store and freezer doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door installation
- Door safety upgrades
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.