The short version
Each dock shelter for a site in Shropshire 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.
- Area
- Shropshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Shrewsbury
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Shropshire?
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.
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.
Guide prices for dock shelters and seals
| 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.
Your questions about dock shelters and seals
Which dock shelter suits our Shropshire 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.
Can a dock shelter in Shropshire 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 fit dock shelters for cold stores around the West Midlands?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across the West Midlands, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Towns in Shropshire we cover
We cover 5 towns in Shropshire for dock shelters and seals, including Shrewsbury, Telford, Wellington, Oswestry.
Other services in Shropshire
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door installation
- Door automation and controls
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Industrial door repairs
- Impact traffic doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Bollards and door protection
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.