In short
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Corby, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Corby
- Postcode district
- NN17
- Area
- Northamptonshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- 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.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Corby, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.
Access, phasing and timing
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can a dock shelter in Corby 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.
Do you repair dock shelters in Corby?
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 Corby?
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 Corby
Besides Corby, we can survey and quote for sites in Uppingham, Kettering, Market Harborough and the rest of Northamptonshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Uppingham
- Dock shelters and seals in Kettering
- Dock shelters and seals in Market Harborough
- Dock shelters and seals in Ketton
- Dock shelters and seals in Oakham
- Dock shelters and seals in Wellingborough
Other services in Corby
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door installation
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Fire shutters
- Bollards and door protection
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Corby. Last updated 19 October 2026.