Fitting, replacement and upgrades · TF1

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Wellington

If the electric door on your garage in Wellington has no photocells, or a worn safety edge, an upgrade visit can put that right. We cover homes in Shropshire, 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: Wellington, TF1, TF5 and TF6
Area: Shropshire

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 Wellington?

Where a door has never had photocells, any extra wiring needed is priced before we come out.
The battery charges from the mains while the power is on, so it's ready the next time there's a power cut.
You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.
A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.

How does it work in Wellington?

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 Wellington?

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 Wellington and nearby

Wellington is within the area we cover in Shropshire. Homes in TF1, TF5 and TF6 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Wellington lies around 10 miles from Shrewsbury.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Telford (3 miles) and Shrewsbury (10 miles).

Rules that apply in Wellington

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 Wellington: questions

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

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

Do you charge more for Wellington than other towns in Shropshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Wellington as for anywhere else we cover in Shropshire. 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 Wellington?

Yes. Wellington is part of the area we cover in Shropshire, including TF1, TF5 and TF6. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

How much is a visit in Wellington?

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 Wellington as elsewhere we cover.

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.