Fitting, replacement and upgrades · GU46

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Yateley

If the electric door on your garage in Yateley has no photocells, or a worn safety edge, an upgrade visit can put that right. We cover homes in Hampshire, 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: Yateley, GU46, GU47 and GU17
Area: Hampshire

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 Yateley?

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.
The battery charges from the mains while the power is on, so it's ready the next time there's a power cut.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.

How does it work in Yateley?

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

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 Yateley and nearby

We take enquiries from across Yateley, from GU46 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Yateley lies around 29 miles from Winchester.

We also cover Sandhurst (2 miles), Crowthorne (2 miles) and Camberley (4 miles).

Rules that apply in Yateley

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 Yateley: questions

Do you charge more for Yateley than other towns in Hampshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Yateley as for anywhere else we cover in Hampshire. 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 I message you a photo of my garage in Yateley?

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

Can I get a price for Yateley 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.

How much is a visit in Yateley?

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 Yateley as elsewhere we cover.

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.