Dock shelters and seals in Shirley

Quick answer

Each dock shelter for a site in Shirley 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: Shirley
Postcode district: B90
Area: West Midlands
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for dock shelters and seals in Shirley

Temperature control. Less heated or chilled air escapes around the trailer while the door is up.
Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
Retractable frames. Spring-loaded scissor arms fold back on impact and return afterwards.
Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.

Examples of work we can quote for

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.
Adding rain gutters and guide lights to dock shelters so water stays out of trailers during loading.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Shirley?

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

For busy sites in the West Midlands the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.

Guide prices

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.

Your questions about dock shelters and seals

Do you repair dock shelters in Shirley?

Yes. We straighten or replace bent frames and arms, replace curtains, repair inflatable shelter blowers and bags, and renew bumpers. Repair visits are chargeable, and we quote before ordering any made-to-measure parts.

Can you replace the curtains on our dock shelters in Shirley?

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.

Can a dock shelter in Shirley 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.

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