At a glance
We can supply and fit retractable, inflatable and foam dock shelters in Halesowen and across the West Midlands, with replacement curtains for existing frames and accessories such as guide lights, wheel guides and rain gutters.
- Town
- Halesowen
- Postcode district
- B63
- Area
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Guidance aids. Driver aids help trailers line up straight, which protects the shelter and improves the seal.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
What this work can involve
- 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.
Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Halesowen?
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.
Planning the work around your site
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
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
Can a dock shelter in Halesowen 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.
Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Halesowen?
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 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.
Dock shelters and seals near Halesowen
Our teams cover Halesowen (B63) and nearby Brierley Hill, Dudley, Stourbridge, along with the rest of the West Midlands.
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Other services in Halesowen
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Door automation and controls
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door installation
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Halesowen. Last updated 19 October 2026.