Fitting, replacement and upgrades · UB8

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Uxbridge

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Uxbridge 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 UB8 area first.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Uxbridge, UB8, UB10 and UB9
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 Uxbridge?

We check your motor and control box are compatible with the upgrade before the visit is booked, not on the day.
You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.
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 Uxbridge?

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 Uxbridge?

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 Uxbridge and nearby

We take enquiries from across Uxbridge, from UB8 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Uxbridge is about 15 miles from Westminster.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Ruislip (3 miles) and Hayes (3 miles).

Rules that apply in Uxbridge

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 Uxbridge: questions

Do you cover Uxbridge?

Yes. Uxbridge is part of the area we cover in Greater London, including UB8, UB10 and UB9. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

How much is a visit in Uxbridge?

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 Uxbridge as elsewhere we cover.

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

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

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

No. Guide prices are the same for Uxbridge 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.

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.