The short version
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Whitley Bay, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Whitley Bay
- Postcode district
- NE26
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Whitley Bay
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Retractable frames. If a trailer reverses too far, the frame gives way and springs back instead of bending.
- Weather protection. Keeps wind, rain and cold out of the dock during loading.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Whitley Bay, 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.
Planning the work around your site
Most installations in Whitley Bay 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.
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 Whitley Bay: your questions
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Whitley Bay?
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.
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 long does dock shelter installation take in Whitley Bay?
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 Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay is in the NE26 postcode district in Tyne and Wear. We also cover North Shields, South Shields, Jarrow.
- Dock shelters and seals in North Shields
- Dock shelters and seals in South Shields
- Dock shelters and seals in Jarrow
- Dock shelters and seals in Wallsend
- Dock shelters and seals in Hebburn
- Dock shelters and seals in Cramlington
Other services in Whitley Bay
- Door safety upgrades
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Industrial door replacement
- Impact traffic doors
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Whitley Bay. Last updated 19 October 2026.