Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SW1V

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Pimlico

We replace safety edges and photocells on electric roller garage doors in Pimlico, so the door stops or reverses when something is in its path. Homes in SW1V postcodes get the price confirmed before the visit is booked.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Pimlico, SW1V, SW1P and SW1W
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 Pimlico?

You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.
We check your motor and control box are compatible with the upgrade before the visit is booked, not on the day.
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.

How does it work in Pimlico?

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 Pimlico?

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 Pimlico and nearby

We take enquiries from across Pimlico, from SW1V outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. For reference, Pimlico sits roughly under a mile from Westminster.

Other places close to Pimlico that we cover include Westminster, Battersea and Chelsea.

Rules that apply in Pimlico

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 Pimlico: questions

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

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

How much is a visit in Pimlico?

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 Pimlico as elsewhere we cover.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Pimlico and across SW1V, SW1P and SW1W, 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 you cover Pimlico?

Yes. Pimlico is part of the area we cover in Greater London, including SW1V, SW1P and SW1W. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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.

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.