Dock shelters and seals in Hindley

The short version

We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Hindley and across Greater Manchester, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.

Town: Hindley
Postcode district: WN2
Area: Greater Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.

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.
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.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Hindley 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.

Keeping your site running during the work

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

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 Hindley: your questions

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Hindley?

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.

How long does dock shelter installation take in Hindley?

Typically half a day to a day per shelter, depending on size and fixings. We schedule work bay by bay so loading can continue at the others while each shelter is fitted.

Which dock shelter suits our Hindley 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Hindley

Besides Hindley, we can survey and quote for sites in Wigan, Westhoughton, Leigh and the rest of Greater Manchester.

Other services in Hindley

More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Hindley. Last updated 19 October 2026.