At a glance
Each dock shelter for a site in Whitefield 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
- Whitefield
- Postcode district
- M45
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Whitefield
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Whitefield 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.
Planning the work around your site
For busy sites in Greater Manchester the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
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
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Whitefield?
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Whitefield?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Whitefield?
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 Whitefield, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Whitefield
Besides Whitefield, we can survey and quote for sites in Radcliffe, Prestwich, Bury and the rest of Greater Manchester.
- Dock shelters and seals in Radcliffe
- Dock shelters and seals in Prestwich
- Dock shelters and seals in Bury
- Dock shelters and seals in Swinton
- Dock shelters and seals in Middleton
- Dock shelters and seals in Farnworth
Other services in Whitefield
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial roller shutters
- Fire shutters
- Dock levellers
- Bollards and door protection
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Whitefield. Last updated 19 October 2026.