Dock shelters and seals in Leigh

At a glance

Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Leigh 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.

Town: Leigh
Postcode district: WN7
Area: Greater Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Leigh

Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.

What this work can involve

Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
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.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Leigh 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

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

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.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

How much does a dock shelter cost in Leigh?

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 Leigh, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.

How long does dock shelter installation take in Leigh?

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.

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

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Leigh

Leigh is in the WN7 postcode district in Greater Manchester. We also cover Atherton, Tyldesley, Golborne.

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