Fitting, replacement and upgrades · EH2

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Edinburgh

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Edinburgh 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 EH2 area first.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Edinburgh, EH2, EH3 and EH1
Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians

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 Edinburgh?

A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.
The battery charges from the mains while the power is on, so it's ready the next time there's a power cut.
A pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail stops or reverses the door if it touches something while closing.
We check your motor and control box are compatible with the upgrade before the visit is booked, not on the day.

How does it work in Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh and nearby

We cover the whole of Edinburgh, across the EH postcode area, with the same guide prices and written quotes in every district.

We also cover Musselburgh (6 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles) and Penicuik (8 miles).

Rules that apply in Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh: questions

Do you cover Edinburgh?

Yes. Edinburgh is part of the area we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including EH2, EH3 and EH1. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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 Edinburgh visit date is confirmed in writing.

How much is a visit in Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh as elsewhere we cover.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Edinburgh and across EH2, EH3 and EH1, 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.

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.

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.