Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SK1

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Stockport

If the electric door on your garage in Stockport has no photocells, or a worn safety edge, an upgrade visit can put that right. We cover homes in Greater Manchester, and any other parts the door needs are quoted before they're fitted.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Stockport, SK1, SK3 and SK4
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 Stockport?

After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.
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.
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 Stockport?

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 Stockport?

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 Stockport and nearby

Stockport is within the area we cover in Greater Manchester. Homes in SK1, SK3 and SK4 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Stockport lies around 6 miles from Manchester.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Hazel Grove (2 miles) and Cheadle Hulme (3 miles).

Rules that apply in Stockport

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 Stockport: questions

Do you cover Stockport?

Yes. Stockport is part of the area we cover in Greater Manchester, including SK1, SK3 and SK4. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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 Stockport visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

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

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

No. Guide prices are the same for Stockport 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 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.

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.