Fitting, replacement and upgrades · BT62

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Portadown

If the electric door on your garage in Portadown has no photocells, or a worn safety edge, an upgrade visit can put that right. We cover homes in County Armagh, and any other parts the door needs are quoted before they're fitted.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Portadown, BT62, BT63 and BT64
Area: County Armagh

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 Portadown?

A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.
You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.
Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.

How does it work in Portadown?

We confirm the visit price and the cost of the battery unit, safety edge or photocells. The visit is booked, with the date confirmed in writing once an engineer is available.

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 Portadown?

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 Portadown and nearby

Portadown is within the area we cover in County Armagh. Homes in BT62, BT63 and BT64 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Portadown sits roughly 10 miles from Armagh.

We also cover Craigavon (3 miles), Lurgan (5 miles) and Banbridge (8 miles).

Rules that apply in Portadown

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 CE marking, which is the marking that applies to machinery placed on the market in Northern Ireland.

Electrics

An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Part P does not apply in Northern Ireland, but electrical work must still meet BS 7671 and be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Portadown: questions

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

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 Portadown. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

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

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 Portadown visit date is confirmed in writing.

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Portadown?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Portadown and across BT62, BT63 and BT64, where parts are available. If a part is no longer made, we tell you what will fit instead, or price a replacement door if that is the better option.

Can I get a price for Portadown without anyone visiting?

Yes. The guide price tool takes four steps and gives a range for your opening and door type. It is a guide, not a quote: the written quote comes after the survey or once the visit price is agreed.

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.

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.