The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Ashington and across Northumberland, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Ashington
- Postcode district
- NE63
- Area
- Northumberland
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Ashington?
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
Most installations in Ashington 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.
Prices for dock shelters and seals in Ashington
| 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 Ashington: your questions
Do you repair dock shelters in Ashington?
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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Ashington?
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.
Can a dock shelter in Ashington 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 Ashington
Working in Ashington? We also take on jobs in Blyth, Morpeth, Cramlington and across Northumberland.
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Other services in Ashington
- PVC strip curtains
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial roller shutters
- Door safety upgrades
- Sectional overhead doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Ashington. Last updated 19 October 2026.