In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Leyland and across Lancashire, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Leyland
- Postcode district
- PR25
- Area
- Lancashire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Leyland
- 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.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- 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 Leyland, 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.
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.
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
How long does dock shelter installation take in Leyland?
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 Leyland?
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 Leyland, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can a dock shelter in Leyland 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Leyland
Besides Leyland, we can survey and quote for sites in Chorley, Preston, Blackburn and the rest of Lancashire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Chorley
- Dock shelters and seals in Preston
- Dock shelters and seals in Blackburn
- Dock shelters and seals in Darwen
- Dock shelters and seals in Skelmersdale
- Dock shelters and seals in Wigan
Other services in Leyland
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Complete loading bays
- Hangar and large-span doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Door safety upgrades
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Leyland. Last updated 19 October 2026.