At a glance
Each dock shelter for a site in Motherwell 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
- Motherwell
- Postcode district
- ML1
- Area
- Lanarkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
Loading bay safety in Scotland
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Motherwell 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
Most installations in Motherwell can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Guide prices for dock shelters and seals
| 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 Motherwell
Which dock shelter suits our Motherwell 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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Motherwell?
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 Motherwell, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Motherwell?
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 Motherwell
Our teams cover Motherwell (ML1) and nearby Bellshill, Hamilton, Wishaw, along with the rest of Lanarkshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Bellshill
- Dock shelters and seals in Hamilton
- Dock shelters and seals in Wishaw
- Dock shelters and seals in Coatbridge
- Dock shelters and seals in Airdrie
- Dock shelters and seals in Cambuslang
Other services in Motherwell
- Bollards and door protection
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock levellers
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Complete loading bays
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Motherwell. Last updated 19 October 2026.