Dock shelters and seals in Royton

The short version

Each dock shelter for a site in Royton is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.

Town: Royton
Postcode district: OL2
Area: Greater Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Royton

Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.

Jobs we can carry out

Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.

Loading bay safety in England

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

How the work is organised

Sites in and around Royton 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

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.

Which dock shelter suits our Royton 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 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 Royton

Royton is in the OL2 postcode district in Greater Manchester. We also cover Chadderton, Oldham, Middleton.

Other services in Royton

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