At a glance
Adding shelters to an existing bay in Solihull, or planning a new one? We price shelters alongside dock levellers, bumpers and doors after a free survey, with a written fixed price.
- Town
- Solihull
- Postcode district
- B91
- Area
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Solihull
- 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.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Temperature control. Helps hold heat or cold inside the building with dock doors open.
What this work can involve
- Replacing torn side and top curtains on existing retractable shelter frames instead of buying new shelters.
- Fitting retractable dock shelters across a run of bays that serve a mixed fleet of vans and 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 Solihull?
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
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.
Budgeting for dock shelters and seals in Solihull
| 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 Solihull
How long does dock shelter installation take in Solihull?
Typically half a day to a day per shelter, depending on size and fixings. We schedule work bay by bay so loading can continue at the others while each shelter is fitted.
Which dock shelter suits our Solihull 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.
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 Solihull
Besides Solihull, we can survey and quote for sites in Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth and the rest of the West Midlands.
- Dock shelters and seals in Shirley
- Dock shelters and seals in Birmingham
- Dock shelters and seals in Kenilworth
- Dock shelters and seals in Smethwick
- Dock shelters and seals in Redditch
- Dock shelters and seals in Sutton Coldfield
Other services in Solihull
- Door automation and controls
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door repairs
- Fire shutters
- Impact traffic doors
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Solihull. Last updated 19 October 2026.