Dock shelters and seals in Wigston

At a glance

Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Wigston site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.

Town: Wigston
Postcode district: LE18
Area: Leicestershire
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Wigston

Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
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.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.

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.
Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Wigston, 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.

Keeping your site running during the work

Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.

Guide prices

Dock shelters and seals guide prices
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 Wigston

How long does dock shelter installation take in Wigston?

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.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Wigston?

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.

Do you repair dock shelters in Wigston?

Yes. We straighten or replace bent frames and arms, replace curtains, repair inflatable shelter blowers and bags, and renew bumpers. Repair visits are chargeable, and we quote before ordering any made-to-measure parts.

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Wigston. Last updated 19 October 2026.