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Battery backup and safety upgrades in Kelso

Want your electric roller door in Kelso to keep working in a power cut? We fit battery backup units for homes in the Scottish Borders, checking compatibility with your motor and control box first. The visit price is agreed before we come out.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Kelso, TD5
Area: Scottish Borders

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 Kelso?

Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.
We check your motor and control box are compatible with the upgrade before the visit is booked, not on the day.
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 Kelso?

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 Kelso?

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 Kelso and nearby

Our coverage in the Scottish Borders includes Kelso and the TD5 postcode district, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. Kelso lies around 15 miles from Galashiels.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Galashiels (15 miles) and Hawick (18 miles).

Rules that apply in Kelso

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. Part P does not apply in Scotland, but electrical work must meet BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards where it forms part of building work.

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Kelso: questions

Do you cover Kelso?

Yes. Kelso is part of the area we cover in the Scottish Borders, including TD5. 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 Kelso than other towns in the Scottish Borders?

No. Guide prices are the same for Kelso as for anywhere else we cover in the Scottish Borders. 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 Kelso?

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 Kelso as elsewhere we cover.

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

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 Kelso. 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.

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.