The short version
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your West Yorkshire site every time a trailer backs on? A retractable or inflatable dock shelter seals the opening around the vehicle and keeps the weather outside where it belongs.
- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Leeds
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in West Yorkshire
- Foam seals. Compressible pads for a tight seal where vehicles are a uniform size.
- Replacement curtains. Damaged curtains can be swapped without replacing the whole shelter.
- Sized to your fleet. Curtain sizes matched to vehicle widths, heights and dock height.
- 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.
What this work can involve
- 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.
- Replacing worn dock bumpers before fitting new shelters so trailers stop at the correct distance from the wall.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in West Yorkshire 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.
Planning the work around your site
Downtime matters on a working site, so the programme is set around your shifts. For a single door the opening is usually needed for a day; multi-door jobs are done one bay at a time so deliveries keep moving.
Guide prices for dock shelters and seals
| 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
How long does dock shelter installation take in West Yorkshire?
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 West Yorkshire 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 repair dock shelters in West Yorkshire?
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.
Towns in West Yorkshire we cover
We cover 18 towns in West Yorkshire for dock shelters and seals, including Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield.
- Leeds
- Bradford
- Huddersfield
- Wakefield
- Halifax
- Dewsbury
- Morley
- Keighley
- Castleford
- Pontefract
- Batley
- Yeadon
- Brighouse
- Shipley
- Cleckheaton
- Pudsey
- Ossett
- Guiseley
Other services in West Yorkshire
- Bollards and door protection
- Door safety upgrades
- PVC strip curtains
- Dock levellers
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Dock shelters and seals. Last updated 19 October 2026.