At a glance
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Swansea and across West Glamorgan, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Swansea
- Postcode district
- SA1
- Area
- West Glamorgan
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.
- Specifying deeper top curtains for bays that receive double-deck trailers alongside standard trailers.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and trailers.
Loading bay safety in Wales
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Swansea 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Most installations in Swansea 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dock shelter cost in Swansea?
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 Swansea, at no charge, the fixed price follows in writing.
Can a dock shelter in Swansea 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.
Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around West Glamorgan?
Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across West Glamorgan, often alongside insulated doors and levellers, to help hold temperature and limit condensation at the dock while trailers are worked.
Dock shelters and seals near Swansea
Working in Swansea? We also take on jobs in Gorseinon, Neath, Port Talbot and across West Glamorgan.
- Dock shelters and seals in Gorseinon
- Dock shelters and seals in Neath
- Dock shelters and seals in Port Talbot
- Dock shelters and seals in Llanelli
- Dock shelters and seals in Ammanford
- Dock shelters and seals in Maesteg
Other services in Swansea
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Complete loading bays
- High-speed doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Fire shutters
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Swansea. Last updated 19 October 2026.