Quick answer
Each dock shelter for a site in Thornaby-on-Tees 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.
- Town
- Thornaby-on-Tees
- Postcode district
- TS17
- Area
- North Yorkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Typical scopes of work
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- 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.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Thornaby-on-Tees?
The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.
How the work is organised
For busy sites in North Yorkshire 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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Thornaby-on-Tees
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does dock shelter installation take in Thornaby-on-Tees?
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.
Do you repair dock shelters in Thornaby-on-Tees?
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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around North Yorkshire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across North Yorkshire, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Dock shelters and seals near Thornaby-on-Tees
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Other services in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial roller shutters
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Impact traffic doors
- PVC strip curtains
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Thornaby-on-Tees. Last updated 19 October 2026.