At a glance
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Wellington site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.
- Town
- Wellington
- Postcode district
- TF1
- Area
- Shropshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for dock shelters and seals in Wellington
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- 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 Wellington, 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.
How the work is organised
Most installations in Wellington 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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Wellington
| 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 Wellington
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Shropshire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Shropshire, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Wellington?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Wellington?
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 Wellington, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Wellington
Wellington is in the TF1 postcode district in Shropshire. We also cover Telford, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth.
- Dock shelters and seals in Telford
- Dock shelters and seals in Shrewsbury
- Dock shelters and seals in Bridgnorth
- Dock shelters and seals in Stafford
- Dock shelters and seals in Wolverhampton
- Dock shelters and seals in Cannock
Other services in Wellington
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Fire shutters
- High-speed doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Door automation and controls
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Wellington. Last updated 19 October 2026.