Quick answer
Dock shelters and seals for loading bays at warehouses, food sites and distribution centres in York. We size each shelter to your dock and fleet, then fit it to close the gap around the trailer.
- Town
- York
- Postcode district
- YO1
- Area
- North Yorkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in York
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in York 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in York
| 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 much does a dock shelter cost in York?
Our guide prices are £2,195 to £5,495 ex VAT for a retractable dock shelter and £6,495 to £11,995 for an inflatable one, supplied and fitted. Once we have surveyed your bays in York, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Do you repair dock shelters in York?
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.
How long does dock shelter installation take in York?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near York
Besides York, we can survey and quote for sites in Selby, Harrogate, Goole and the rest of North Yorkshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Selby
- Dock shelters and seals in Harrogate
- Dock shelters and seals in Goole
- Dock shelters and seals in Castleford
- Dock shelters and seals in Pontefract
- Dock shelters and seals in Leeds
Other services in York
- High-speed doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door repairs
- Complete loading bays
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Door automation and controls
- Fire shutters
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in York. Last updated 19 October 2026.