Fitting, replacement and upgrades · FY5

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Thornton-Cleveleys

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

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5, FY6 and FY2
Area: Lancashire

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 Thornton-Cleveleys?

Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.
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.
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 Thornton-Cleveleys?

Tell us about the electric roller door at your home in Thornton-Cleveleys 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 Thornton-Cleveleys?

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 Thornton-Cleveleys and nearby

If your garage is in Thornton-Cleveleys (FY5, FY6 and FY2), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, Thornton-Cleveleys sits roughly 15 miles from Preston.

We also cover Fleetwood (4 miles), Blackpool (4 miles) and Lytham St Annes (9 miles).

Rules that apply in Thornton-Cleveleys

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 Thornton-Cleveleys: questions

Can I get a price for Thornton-Cleveleys 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.

How much is a visit in Thornton-Cleveleys?

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 Thornton-Cleveleys as elsewhere we cover.

Do you cover Thornton-Cleveleys?

Yes. Thornton-Cleveleys is part of the area we cover in Lancashire, including FY5, FY6 and FY2. 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.

How often should I test the safety edge and photocells?

Test them monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door. The aim is to confirm that the door stops or reverses when the safety edge meets an obstruction, and won't close while the photocell beam is broken. If either test fails, don't keep using the door until it has been checked, and request a visit.