Dock shelters and seals in North Yorkshire

Quick answer

Each dock shelter for a site in North Yorkshire is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.

Area: North Yorkshire
Nation: England
Main town: York
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.

Typical scopes of work

Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
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 England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in North Yorkshire the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.

Planning the work around your site

For busy sites in Yorkshire and the Humber 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

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.

Dock shelters and seals in North Yorkshire: your questions

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in North Yorkshire?

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 North Yorkshire?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our North Yorkshire 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.

Towns in North Yorkshire we cover

We cover 7 towns in North Yorkshire for dock shelters and seals, including York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, Scarborough.

Other services in North Yorkshire

More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.