Fitting, replacement and upgrades · GU47

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Sandhurst

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Sandhurst are priced item by item, so you can choose one or combine them on one visit. Tell us about your control box and we'll confirm compatibility for homes in the GU47 area first.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Sandhurst, GU47, GU17 and GU46
Area: Berkshire

Roller door control box and battery backup unit mounted on a garage wall

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What should I know about battery backup and safety upgrades in Sandhurst?

The battery charges from the mains while the power is on, so it's ready the next time there's a power cut.
Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.
A pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail stops or reverses the door if it touches something while closing.

How does it work in Sandhurst?

On the day, the upgrade is fitted and the door is tested. If anything else needs attention, the parts are quoted before they're fitted.

STEP 01
Tell us about the door
Describe the door and what you need, with a photo or video if you can.
STEP 02
Agree the visit price
We confirm the visit price before anyone comes out.
STEP 03
Visit
The engineer finds the cause and makes the door safe where possible.
STEP 04
Parts quoted first
Any parts are quoted before they are fitted, so you decide.

How much do battery backup and safety upgrades cost in Sandhurst?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Battery backup unit, fitted to an existing electric door	£149–£279	£124.17–£232.50 + VAT
Safety edge replacement, fitted	£159–£295	£132.50–£245.83 + VAT
Photocell pair replacement, fitted	£99–£189	£82.50–£157.50 + VAT

Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.

Covering Sandhurst and nearby

If your garage is in Sandhurst (GU47, GU17 and GU46), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Sandhurst lies around 11 miles from Reading.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Crowthorne (2 miles) and Yateley (2 miles).

Rules that apply in Sandhurst

Powered door safety

Every powered door we fit is commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity and UKCA or CE marking, as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require.

Electrics

An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Electrical work must meet BS 7671, and in England some domestic electrical work is notifiable under Part P, so it is done by a registered competent person or signed off by building control.

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Sandhurst: questions

Will you fix the door on the first visit?

A fault can sometimes be found and put right on the first visit, but we never promise it. If a part needs ordering, we quote for it first, make the door safe where we can, and confirm the return date in writing.

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Sandhurst?

Yes. Photos of the opening, the inside of the garage above the door and any existing door help us give a more useful guide price for Sandhurst. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

How much is a visit in Sandhurst?

Prices for battery backup and safety upgrades start from £99 inc VAT, and the price is agreed before anyone comes out. Any parts not covered by that price are quoted before they are fitted, so you can decide on the spot. The guide prices are the same in Sandhurst as elsewhere we cover.

What should I do while I wait for a visit in Sandhurst?

If the door is stuck part-open, keep people, pets and cars clear of it and switch off the power at the isolator if it is safe to reach. Do not force the curtain or open the roller box. Your Sandhurst visit date is confirmed in writing.

Do I still need the manual override if I have a battery backup?

Yes. A battery unit covers a limited number of cycles, and it can run down during a long power cut or as the battery ages. Keep the override handle somewhere you can find it in the dark, and make sure everyone who uses the garage knows where it is and how it works.

Can safety devices be added to an older electric door?

Usually, if a compatible safety edge or photocells are available for the control box. Some older systems need extra wiring or a replacement control box first. Tell us what's on the control box label and we'll confirm whether it can be done, and the price, before booking the visit.