At a glance
For chilled and frozen operations in Chadderton (OL9), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Chadderton
- Postcode district
- OL9
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Chadderton
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- 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.
Typical scopes of work
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Chadderton 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.
Access, phasing and timing
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.
Questions from businesses in Chadderton
How much does a dock shelter cost in Chadderton?
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 Chadderton, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Which dock shelter suits our Chadderton 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.
Do you repair dock shelters in Chadderton?
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 Chadderton
Besides Chadderton, we can survey and quote for sites in Oldham, Royton, Middleton and the rest of Greater Manchester.
- Dock shelters and seals in Oldham
- Dock shelters and seals in Royton
- Dock shelters and seals in Middleton
- Dock shelters and seals in Failsworth
- Dock shelters and seals in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Dock shelters and seals in Droylsden
Other services in Chadderton
- Door safety upgrades
- Door automation and controls
- Fire shutters
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- PVC strip curtains
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Bollards and door protection
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Chadderton. Last updated 19 October 2026.