In short
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Manchester. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode district
- M2
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
What this work can involve
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Manchester, 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Sites in and around Manchester vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Manchester
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Greater Manchester?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Greater Manchester, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Manchester?
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 Manchester, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Which dock shelter suits our Manchester 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 Manchester
Working in Manchester? We also take on jobs in Salford, Failsworth, Droylsden and across Greater Manchester.
- Dock shelters and seals in Salford
- Dock shelters and seals in Failsworth
- Dock shelters and seals in Droylsden
- Dock shelters and seals in Stretford
- Dock shelters and seals in Eccles
- Dock shelters and seals in Prestwich
Other services in Manchester
- Complete loading bays
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- High-speed doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Manchester. Last updated 19 October 2026.