In short
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Tyldesley. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Tyldesley
- Postcode district
- M29
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- 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.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Tyldesley, 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.
How the work is organised
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Tyldesley
| 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.
Questions from businesses in Tyldesley
Which dock shelter suits our Tyldesley 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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Tyldesley?
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 Tyldesley, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Tyldesley
Besides Tyldesley, we can survey and quote for sites in Atherton, Leigh, Walkden and the rest of Greater Manchester.
- Dock shelters and seals in Atherton
- Dock shelters and seals in Leigh
- Dock shelters and seals in Walkden
- Dock shelters and seals in Westhoughton
- Dock shelters and seals in Farnworth
- Dock shelters and seals in Swinton
Other services in Tyldesley
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Door automation and controls
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- High-speed doors
- Fire shutters
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Tyldesley. Last updated 19 October 2026.