The short version
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Newcastle upon Tyne and across Tyne and Wear, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Postcode district
- NE1
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
| 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.
Dock shelters and seals in Newcastle upon Tyne: your questions
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
Which dock shelter suits our Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Dock shelters and seals near Newcastle upon Tyne
Working in Newcastle upon Tyne? We also take on jobs in Gateshead, Wallsend, Hebburn and across Tyne and Wear.
- Dock shelters and seals in Gateshead
- Dock shelters and seals in Wallsend
- Dock shelters and seals in Hebburn
- Dock shelters and seals in Jarrow
- Dock shelters and seals in Washington
- Dock shelters and seals in North Shields
Other services in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Door automation and controls
- Fire shutters
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
- Bollards and door protection
- Industrial door repairs
- Door safety upgrades
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Newcastle upon Tyne. Last updated 19 October 2026.