Dock shelters and seals in Ashton-under-Lyne

The short version

Each dock shelter for a site in Ashton-under-Lyne 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: Ashton-under-Lyne
Postcode district: OL7
Area: Greater Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Ashton-under-Lyne

Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.

Examples of work we can quote for

Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Ashton-under-Lyne, 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

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.

Guide prices for dock shelters and seals

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.

Dock shelters and seals in Ashton-under-Lyne: your questions

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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.

Can a dock shelter in Ashton-under-Lyne 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.

How much does a dock shelter cost in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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 Ashton-under-Lyne, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.

Dock shelters and seals near Ashton-under-Lyne

Besides Ashton-under-Lyne, we can survey and quote for sites in Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Droylsden and the rest of Greater Manchester.

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