In short
Each dock shelter for a site in Fleetwood 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
- Fleetwood
- Postcode district
- FY7
- Area
- Lancashire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Fleetwood
- 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.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Fleetwood 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.
Access, phasing and timing
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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Fleetwood
| 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
How long does dock shelter installation take in Fleetwood?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Fleetwood?
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 Fleetwood, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Which dock shelter suits our Fleetwood 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Fleetwood
Fleetwood is in the FY7 postcode district in Lancashire. We also cover Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool, Morecambe.
- Dock shelters and seals in Thornton-Cleveleys
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- Dock shelters and seals in Morecambe
- Dock shelters and seals in Lancaster
- Dock shelters and seals in Lytham St Annes
- Dock shelters and seals in Barrow-in-Furness
Other services in Fleetwood
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial roller shutters
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Complete loading bays
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Fleetwood. Last updated 19 October 2026.