Dock shelters and seals in Sheffield

At a glance

We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.

Town: Sheffield
Postcode district: S1
Area: South Yorkshire
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Sheffield

Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.

What this work can involve

Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Sheffield?

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.

Planning the work around your site

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

Guide prices

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.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

Do you repair dock shelters in Sheffield?

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 Sheffield?

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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield

Besides Sheffield, we can survey and quote for sites in Rotherham, Dronfield, Staveley and the rest of South Yorkshire.

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