Dock shelters and seals in Prestwich

At a glance

Adding shelters to an existing bay in Prestwich, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.

Town: Prestwich
Postcode district: M25
Area: Greater Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.

Examples of work we can quote for

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.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Prestwich, 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.

Planning the work around your site

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.

Dock shelters and seals in Prestwich: your questions

Can a dock shelter in Prestwich 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.

Do you repair dock shelters in Prestwich?

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.

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Prestwich

Besides Prestwich, we can survey and quote for sites in Whitefield, Radcliffe, Salford and the rest of Greater Manchester.

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