Fitting, replacement and upgrades · L32

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Kirkby

We upgrade electric roller doors of any make in Kirkby and elsewhere in Merseyside, from battery backup to new photocells. After fitting, the door is tested, and you're shown how to check the safety devices each month.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Kirkby, L32, L33 and L10
Area: Merseyside

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 Kirkby?

The battery charges from the mains while the power is on, so it's ready the next time there's a power cut.
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 Kirkby?

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

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 Kirkby and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Kirkby, including L32, L33 and L10, as part of our coverage in Merseyside. Kirkby lies around 6 miles from Liverpool.

We also cover Maghull (3 miles), Litherland (4 miles) and Prescot (5 miles).

Rules that apply in Kirkby

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 Kirkby: questions

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

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 Kirkby visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

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

Do you charge more for Kirkby than other towns in Merseyside?

No. Guide prices are the same for Kirkby as for anywhere else we cover in Merseyside. 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.

Do you cover Kirkby?

Yes. Kirkby is part of the area we cover in Merseyside, including L32, L33 and L10. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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 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.