Fitting, replacement and upgrades · M33

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Sale

We replace safety edges and photocells on electric roller garage doors in Sale, so the door stops or reverses when something is in its path. Homes in M33 postcodes get the price confirmed before the visit is booked.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Sale, M33, M32 and M21
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 Sale?

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.
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.

How does it work in Sale?

Tell us about the electric roller door at your home in Sale and the upgrade you're interested in. The make of the motor or control box helps us check compatibility.

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 Sale?

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 Sale and nearby

If your garage is in Sale (M33, M32 and M21), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Sale is about 5 miles from Manchester.

We also cover Stretford (2 miles), Urmston (2 miles) and Altrincham (3 miles).

Rules that apply in Sale

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 Sale: questions

Will you fix the door on the first visit?

A fault can sometimes be found and put right on the first visit, but we never promise it. If a part needs ordering, we quote for it first, make the door safe where we can, and confirm the return date in writing.

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

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

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

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 Sale visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

No. Guide prices are the same for Sale 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.

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.

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.