In short
Adding shelters to an existing bay in West Glamorgan, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Area
- West Glamorgan
- Nation
- Wales
- Main town
- Swansea
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in West Glamorgan
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Typical scopes of work
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
- Fitting foam dock seals at a bay used only by a dedicated fleet of identical trailers.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in West Glamorgan?
The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.
How the work is organised
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
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 West Glamorgan
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in West Glamorgan?
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.
How much does a dock shelter cost in West Glamorgan?
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 West Glamorgan, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around Wales?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across Wales, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Towns in West Glamorgan we cover
We cover 4 towns in West Glamorgan for dock shelters and seals, including Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Gorseinon.
Other services in West Glamorgan
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door installation
- Fire shutters
- High-speed doors
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door repairs
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.