The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Govan and across Glasgow, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Govan
- Postcode district
- G51
- Area
- Glasgow
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- 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.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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 foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Govan?
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.
How the work is organised
For busy sites in Glasgow 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.
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.
Questions from businesses in Govan
How much does a dock shelter cost in Govan?
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 Govan, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Glasgow?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Glasgow, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Do you repair dock shelters in Govan?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Govan
Our teams cover Govan (G51) and nearby Maryhill, Glasgow, Renfrew, along with the rest of Glasgow.
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Other services in Govan
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Bollards and door protection
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Govan. Last updated 19 October 2026.