Fitting, replacement and upgrades · M32

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Stretford

We upgrade electric roller doors of any make in Stretford 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: Stretford, M32, M17 and M41
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 Stretford?

After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.
Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
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 Stretford?

Tell us about the electric roller door at your home in Stretford 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 Stretford?

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 Stretford and nearby

Stretford is within the area we cover in Greater Manchester. Homes in M32, M17 and M41 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Stretford is about 4 miles from Manchester.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Urmston, Sale and Eccles.

Rules that apply in Stretford

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 Stretford: questions

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Stretford and across M32, M17 and M41, 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.

Can I get a price for Stretford without anyone visiting?

Yes. The guide price tool takes four steps and gives a range for your opening and door type. It is a guide, not a quote: the written quote comes after the survey or once the visit price is agreed.

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.

Do you cover Stretford?

Yes. Stretford is part of the area we cover in Greater Manchester, including M32, M17 and M41. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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.

Can safety devices be added to an older electric door?

Usually, if a compatible safety edge or photocells are available for the control box. Some older systems need extra wiring or a replacement control box first. Tell us what's on the control box label and we'll confirm whether it can be done, and the price, before booking the visit.