Dock shelters and seals in Wigan

Quick answer

Each dock shelter for a site in Wigan 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: Wigan
Postcode district: WN1
Area: Greater Manchester
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Wigan

Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
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.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.

What this work can involve

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.
Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.

Loading bay safety in England

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

Keeping your site running during the work

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.

Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Wigan

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

Which dock shelter suits our Wigan 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.

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

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.

Dock shelters and seals near Wigan

Besides Wigan, we can survey and quote for sites in Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Westhoughton and the rest of Greater Manchester.

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