In short
For chilled and frozen operations in Lytham St Annes (FY8), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Lytham St Annes
- Postcode district
- FY8
- Area
- Lancashire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Lytham St Annes
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Lytham St Annes, 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.
Planning the work around your site
For busy sites in Lancashire the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
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 Lytham St Annes
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Lytham St Annes?
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 Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes?
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 Lytham St Annes, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Lytham St Annes
Lytham St Annes is in the FY8 postcode district in Lancashire. We also cover Blackpool, Southport, Thornton-Cleveleys.
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Other services in Lytham St Annes
- Industrial door replacement
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Door automation and controls
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- High-speed doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Lytham St Annes. Last updated 19 October 2026.