The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Ebbw Vale and across Gwent, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Ebbw Vale
- Postcode district
- NP23
- Area
- Gwent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Ebbw Vale
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Loading bay safety in Wales
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Ebbw Vale 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
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 Ebbw Vale
| 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 a dock shelter in Ebbw Vale be fitted with our existing leveller?
Usually, yes. The shelter fits around the dock door and works with most existing levellers, provided the bumpers stop the trailer at the right distance from the wall. We check the bumpers and leveller lip on survey.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Gwent?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Gwent, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Ebbw Vale?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale is in the NP23 postcode district in Gwent. We also cover Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenny, Pontypool.
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Other services in Ebbw Vale
- Dock levellers
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Ebbw Vale. Last updated 19 October 2026.