Dock shelters and seals in Salford

The short version

Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Salford 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: Salford
Postcode district: M6
Area: Greater Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

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.
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.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.

Typical scopes of work

Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Salford?

The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.

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.

Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Salford

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 long does dock shelter installation take in Salford?

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 Salford 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.

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

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.

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