Dock shelters and seals in Jarrow

Quick answer

Each dock shelter for a site in Jarrow 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.

Town: Jarrow
Postcode district: NE32
Area: Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Jarrow

Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.

What this work can involve

Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.
Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Jarrow the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.

Keeping your site running during the work

Sites in and around Jarrow vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Jarrow

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.

Questions from businesses in Jarrow

Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Tyne and Wear?

Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Tyne and Wear, 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 Jarrow?

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 Jarrow, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.

Can a dock shelter in Jarrow 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 Jarrow

Our teams cover Jarrow (NE32) and nearby Hebburn, Wallsend, South Shields, along with the rest of Tyne and Wear.

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