The short version
Wind and rain blowing through the loading bay at your Castleford 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.
- Town
- Castleford
- Postcode district
- WF10
- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Castleford
- Sized to your fleet. We size curtains to the vans, rigids and trailers that actually use your bay.
- Guidance aids. Guide stripes, wheel guides and lights help drivers park centrally.
- Foam seals. Foam pads that the trailer squeezes into, ideal where every vehicle is much the same.
- Weather protection. Goods and staff stay out of the weather while the trailer is being worked.
- Inflatable seals. Once the vehicle is in place, inflated bags press against its sides and roof.
What this work can involve
- Pricing shelters, levellers and sectional doors together for the refurbishment of an existing goods-in area.
- 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.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Castleford, 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.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Castleford vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
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 Castleford 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.
Do you repair dock shelters in Castleford?
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 Castleford?
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.
Dock shelters and seals near Castleford
Working in Castleford? We also take on jobs in Pontefract, Wakefield, Leeds and across West Yorkshire.
- Dock shelters and seals in Pontefract
- Dock shelters and seals in Wakefield
- Dock shelters and seals in Leeds
- Dock shelters and seals in Ossett
- Dock shelters and seals in Morley
- Dock shelters and seals in Dewsbury
Other services in Castleford
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Door automation and controls
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door installation
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door replacement
More about Dock shelters and seals · industrial doors in Castleford. Last updated 19 October 2026.