Quick answer
For chilled and frozen operations in Wishaw (ML2), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Wishaw
- Postcode district
- ML2
- Area
- Lanarkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Wishaw
- 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.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
What this work can involve
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Loading bay safety in Scotland
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Wishaw 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
Most installations in Wishaw 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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Wishaw?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Wishaw 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 Wishaw?
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 Wishaw, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Wishaw
Besides Wishaw, we can survey and quote for sites in Motherwell, Hamilton, Bellshill and the rest of Lanarkshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Motherwell
- Dock shelters and seals in Hamilton
- Dock shelters and seals in Bellshill
- Dock shelters and seals in Airdrie
- Dock shelters and seals in Coatbridge
- Dock shelters and seals in Cambuslang
Other services in Wishaw
- Door automation and controls
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- High-speed doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door installation
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Wishaw. Last updated 19 October 2026.