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Battery backup and safety upgrades in Forfar

We upgrade electric roller doors of any make in Forfar and elsewhere in Dundee and Angus, from battery backup to new photocells. After fitting, the door is tested, and you're shown how to check the safety devices each month.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Forfar, DD8
Area: Dundee and Angus

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 Forfar?

We check your motor and control box are compatible with the upgrade before the visit is booked, not on the day.
Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.

How does it work in Forfar?

Tell us about the electric roller door at your home in Forfar 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 Forfar?

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 Forfar and nearby

Forfar is within the area we cover in Dundee and Angus. Homes in DD8 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Forfar sits roughly 12 miles from Dundee.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Carnoustie, Dundee and Arbroath.

Rules that apply in Forfar

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. Part P does not apply in Scotland, but electrical work must meet BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards where it forms part of building work.

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Forfar: questions

Can I get a price for Forfar 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.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Forfar and across DD8, 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 message you a photo of my garage in Forfar?

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

Do you cover Forfar?

Yes. Forfar is part of the area we cover in Dundee and Angus, including DD8. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

How often should I test the safety edge and photocells?

Test them monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door. The aim is to confirm that the door stops or reverses when the safety edge meets an obstruction, and won't close while the photocell beam is broken. If either test fails, don't keep using the door until it has been checked, and request a visit.

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.