In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Derry and across County Londonderry, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Derry
- Postcode district
- BT48
- Area
- Londonderry
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
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.
Planning the work around your site
Most installations in Derry 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.
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 Derry
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around County Londonderry?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across County Londonderry, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Which dock shelter suits our Derry 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.
Can a dock shelter in Derry 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 Derry
Derry is in the BT48 postcode district in County Londonderry. We also cover Strabane, Limavady, Coleraine.
- Dock shelters and seals in Strabane
- Dock shelters and seals in Limavady
- Dock shelters and seals in Coleraine
- Dock shelters and seals in Omagh
- Dock shelters and seals in Ballymoney
- Dock shelters and seals in Magherafelt
Other services in Derry
- Fire shutters
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door replacement
- Planned maintenance contracts
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Derry. Last updated 19 October 2026.