Fitting, replacement and upgrades · BN3

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Hove

Want your electric roller door in Hove to keep working in a power cut? We fit battery backup units for homes in East Sussex, 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: Hove, BN3, BN1 and BN41
Area: East Sussex

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 Hove?

A pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail stops or reverses the door if it touches something while closing.
A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.
After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.

How does it work in Hove?

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 Hove?

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 Hove and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Hove, including BN3, BN1 and BN41, as part of our coverage in East Sussex. Hove lies around 1 mile from Brighton.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Brighton, Portslade and Rottingdean.

Rules that apply in Hove

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 Hove: questions

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

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

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.

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

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 Hove visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Hove and across BN3, BN1 and BN41, 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.

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.

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.