At a glance
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in County Londonderry and across Northern Ireland, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Area
- Londonderry
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Main town
- Derry
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in County Londonderry
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Loading bay safety in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, PUWER (Northern Ireland) 1999 requires dock levellers, shelters and powered doors to be maintained, and the Workplace Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 cover traffic routes around the dock. HSENI is the regulator. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398.
Keeping your site running during the work
Most installations in County Londonderry 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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in County Londonderry
| 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 County Londonderry?
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 County Londonderry 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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Northern Ireland?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Northern Ireland, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Towns in County Londonderry we cover
We cover 4 towns in County Londonderry for dock shelters and seals, including Derry, Coleraine, Limavady, Magherafelt.
Other services in County Londonderry
- Fire shutters
- Dock levellers
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Door automation and controls
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.