Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SW2

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Brixton

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Brixton 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 SW2 area first.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Brixton, SW2, SW9 and SW8
Area: Greater London

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 Brixton?

Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.
The battery charges from the mains while the power is on, so it's ready the next time there's a power cut.
A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.

How does it work in Brixton?

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 Brixton?

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 Brixton and nearby

We take enquiries from across Brixton, from SW2 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Brixton is about 2 miles from Westminster.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Peckham, Pimlico and Battersea.

Rules that apply in Brixton

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 Brixton: questions

How much is a visit in Brixton?

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 Brixton as elsewhere we cover.

Do you charge more for Brixton than other towns in Greater London?

No. Guide prices are the same for Brixton as for anywhere else we cover in Greater London. 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.

Do you cover Brixton?

Yes. Brixton is part of the area we cover in Greater London, including SW2, SW9 and SW8. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

Can I get a price for Brixton 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.

Can a battery backup be fitted to a manual roller door?

No. A manual door has no motor or control box for a battery unit to power, because springs in the barrel balance the curtain and you lift it by hand. If you'd like powered operation, a manual-to-electric conversion may be possible when the curtain, barrel, box and guides are sound and compatible.