Dock shelters and seals in Dudley

The short version

Each dock shelter for a site in Dudley is matched to the vehicles that actually call, from small vans to double-deck trailers, so the curtains seal properly without being torn by taller vehicles.

Town: Dudley
Postcode district: DY1
Area: West Midlands
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Dudley

Replacement curtains. Worn or torn curtains renewed on the existing frame.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
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.
Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.

Examples of work we can quote for

Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Installing inflatable dock shelters at a chilled goods-in to help hold temperature while trailers are unloaded.

What the law expects at a loading bay

Across Great Britain, including Dudley, 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.

Keeping your site running during the work

Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.

Prices for dock shelters and seals in Dudley

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.

Questions from businesses in Dudley

Do you fit dock shelters for cold stores around the West Midlands?

Yes. We fit inflatable and retractable shelters at cold stores and chilled sites across the West Midlands, 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 Dudley 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 Dudley 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 Dudley

Working in Dudley? We also take on jobs in Brierley Hill, Tipton, Halesowen and across the West Midlands.

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