Dock shelters and seals in Cramlington

In short

Each dock shelter for a site in Cramlington 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: Cramlington
Postcode district: NE23
Area: Northumberland
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.

What this work can involve

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.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Cramlington 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 Northumberland 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.

Questions from businesses in Cramlington

Can a dock shelter in Cramlington 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 Cramlington?

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 Cramlington 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Cramlington

Cramlington is in the NE23 postcode district in Northumberland. We also cover Blyth, Ashington, Whitley Bay.

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More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Cramlington. Last updated 19 October 2026.