Fitting, replacement and upgrades · ME10

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Sittingbourne

We replace safety edges and photocells on electric roller garage doors in Sittingbourne, so the door stops or reverses when something is in its path. Homes in ME10 postcodes get the price confirmed before the visit is booked.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Sittingbourne, ME10 and ME9
Area: Kent

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 Sittingbourne?

After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.
A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.
Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.

How does it work in Sittingbourne?

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 Sittingbourne?

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 Sittingbourne and nearby

Sittingbourne is within the area we cover in Kent. Homes in ME10 and ME9 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Sittingbourne is about 11 miles from Maidstone.

Other places close to Sittingbourne that we cover include Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham.

Rules that apply in Sittingbourne

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 Sittingbourne: questions

Do you charge more for Sittingbourne than other towns in Kent?

No. Guide prices are the same for Sittingbourne as for anywhere else we cover in Kent. 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 Sittingbourne?

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 Sittingbourne as elsewhere we cover.

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

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

Can I get a price for Sittingbourne 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.

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.

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.