Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SK8

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Cheadle Hulme

We upgrade electric roller doors of any make in Cheadle Hulme and elsewhere in Greater Manchester, from battery backup to new photocells. After fitting, the door is tested, and you're shown how to check the safety devices each month.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Cheadle Hulme, SK8, SK3 and SK7
Area: Greater Manchester

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 Cheadle Hulme?

We check your motor and control box are compatible with the upgrade before the visit is booked, not on the day.
A pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail stops or reverses the door if it touches something while closing.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.
You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.

How does it work in Cheadle Hulme?

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 Cheadle Hulme?

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 Cheadle Hulme and nearby

Cheadle Hulme is within the area we cover in Greater Manchester. Homes in SK8, SK3 and SK7 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Cheadle Hulme lies around 8 miles from Manchester.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Stockport (3 miles) and Hazel Grove (3 miles).

Rules that apply in Cheadle Hulme

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 Cheadle Hulme: questions

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Cheadle Hulme?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Cheadle Hulme and across SK8, SK3 and SK7, 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.

What should I do while I wait for a visit in Cheadle Hulme?

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 Cheadle Hulme visit date is confirmed in writing.

Do you charge more for Cheadle Hulme than other towns in Greater Manchester?

No. Guide prices are the same for Cheadle Hulme as for anywhere else we cover in Greater Manchester. 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 much is a visit in Cheadle Hulme?

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 Cheadle Hulme as elsewhere we cover.

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 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.