Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SY16

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Newtown

If the electric door on your garage in Newtown has no photocells, or a worn safety edge, an upgrade visit can put that right. We cover homes in Powys, 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: Newtown, SY16
Area: Powys

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 Newtown?

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.
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.

How does it work in Newtown?

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

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 Newtown and nearby

We take enquiries from across Newtown, from SY16 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Welshpool (12 miles) and Llandrindod Wells (19 miles).

Rules that apply in Newtown

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 Wales 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 Newtown: questions

How much is a visit in Newtown?

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 Newtown as elsewhere we cover.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Newtown and across SY16, 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 message you a photo of my garage in Newtown?

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

Do you cover Newtown?

Yes. Newtown is part of the area we cover in Powys, including SY16. 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.