The short version
For chilled and frozen operations in Lichfield (WS13), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.
- Town
- Lichfield
- Postcode district
- WS13
- Area
- Staffordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- 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.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Lichfield?
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
Most installations in Lichfield 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.
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 Lichfield
Do you repair dock shelters in Lichfield?
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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Staffordshire?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Staffordshire, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Lichfield?
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 Lichfield, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Lichfield
Lichfield is in the WS13 postcode district in Staffordshire. We also cover Burntwood, Tamworth, Aldridge.
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Other services in Lichfield
- Industrial door replacement
- Fire shutters
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Planned maintenance contracts
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Lichfield. Last updated 19 October 2026.