At a glance
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in Coatbridge. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- Coatbridge
- Postcode district
- ML5
- Area
- Lanarkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- 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.
- 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. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Typical scopes of work
- 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.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Coatbridge, 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
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.
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.
Questions from businesses in Coatbridge
How long does dock shelter installation take in Coatbridge?
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.
Can a dock shelter in Coatbridge 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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Coatbridge?
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 Coatbridge, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Coatbridge
Our teams cover Coatbridge (ML5) and nearby Airdrie, Bellshill, Easterhouse, along with the rest of Lanarkshire.
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Other services in Coatbridge
- Fire shutters
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Coatbridge. Last updated 19 October 2026.