Fitting, replacement and upgrades · LE15

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Cottesmore

If the electric door on your garage in Cottesmore has no photocells, or a worn safety edge, an upgrade visit can put that right. We cover homes in Rutland, 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: Cottesmore, LE15
Area: Rutland

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 Cottesmore?

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.
A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.
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 Cottesmore?

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

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 Cottesmore and nearby

Cottesmore is within the area we cover in Rutland. Homes in LE15 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Cottesmore is about 4 miles from Oakham.

Other places close to Cottesmore that we cover include Oakham, Ketton and Uppingham.

Rules that apply in Cottesmore

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 Cottesmore: questions

Do you cover Cottesmore?

Yes. Cottesmore is part of the area we cover in Rutland, including LE15. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

Do you charge more for Cottesmore than other towns in Rutland?

No. Guide prices are the same for Cottesmore as for anywhere else we cover in Rutland. 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 get a price for Cottesmore 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 I message you a photo of my garage in Cottesmore?

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

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 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.