In short
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Tyne and Wear and across the North East, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Tyne and Wear
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
- Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- 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 Tyne and Wear?
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.
How the work is organised
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.
Questions from businesses in Tyne and Wear
How much does a dock shelter cost in Tyne and Wear?
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 Tyne and Wear, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
How long does dock shelter installation take in Tyne and Wear?
Typically half a day to a day per shelter, depending on size and fixings. We schedule work bay by bay so loading can continue at the others while each shelter is fitted.
Which dock shelter suits our Tyne and Wear 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.
Towns in Tyne and Wear we cover
We cover 11 towns in Tyne and Wear for dock shelters and seals, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead.
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Wallsend
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Jarrow
- Hebburn
Other services in Tyne and Wear
- Industrial door installation
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Door safety upgrades
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.