Dock shelters and seals in South Shields

Quick answer

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

Town: South Shields
Postcode district: NE33
Area: Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in South Shields

Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.

Jobs we can carry out

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.
Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.

Loading bay safety in England

Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in South Shields 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.

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 for dock shelters and seals

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.

Dock shelters and seals in South Shields: your questions

Do you repair dock shelters in South Shields?

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.

Which dock shelter suits our South Shields 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 long does dock shelter installation take in South Shields?

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.

Dock shelters and seals near South Shields

Working in South Shields? We also take on jobs in North Shields, Jarrow, Whitley Bay and across Tyne and Wear.

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