Fitting, replacement and upgrades · TQ1

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Torquay

Want your electric roller door in Torquay to keep working in a power cut? We fit battery backup units for homes in Devon, checking compatibility with your motor and control box first. The visit price is agreed before we come out.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Torquay, TQ1, TQ2 and TQ3
Area: Devon

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 Torquay?

Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.
After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.
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.

How does it work in Torquay?

Tell us about the electric roller door at your home in Torquay and the upgrade you're interested in. The make of the motor or control box helps us check compatibility.

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 Torquay?

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 Torquay and nearby

We take enquiries from across Torquay, from TQ1 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Torquay sits roughly 18 miles from Exeter.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth.

Rules that apply in Torquay

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 Torquay: questions

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

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

Do you charge more for Torquay than other towns in Devon?

No. Guide prices are the same for Torquay as for anywhere else we cover in Devon. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.

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

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 Torquay visit date is confirmed in writing.

Can I get a price for Torquay 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.

How many times will a battery backup open the door?

It depends on the unit, the motor and the size and weight of the door. A battery backup is designed for a limited number of cycles in a power cut, not for running the door for days. If you need the door after the battery runs down, use the manual override as the manufacturer's instructions describe.

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.