Dock shelters and seals in Washington

Quick answer

For chilled and frozen operations in Washington (NE38), an inflatable dock shelter gives a tight seal around the trailer, helping hold temperature during loading and reducing condensation at the dock.

Town: Washington
Postcode district: NE38
Area: Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Washington

Inflatable seals. Air bags inflate around the parked trailer for a tight seal.
Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
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.
Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.

Typical scopes of work

Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
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 Washington 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

Sites in and around Washington 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.

Guide prices

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.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

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.

Can a dock shelter in Washington 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.

Which dock shelter suits our Washington 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.

Dock shelters and seals near Washington

Washington is in the NE38 postcode district in Tyne and Wear. We also cover Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Hebburn.

Other services in Washington

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