Fitting, replacement and upgrades · CF10

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Cardiff

We upgrade electric roller doors of any make in Cardiff and elsewhere in South Glamorgan, 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: Cardiff, CF10, CF11 and CF24
Area: South Glamorgan

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 Cardiff?

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.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.

How does it work in Cardiff?

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

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 Cardiff and nearby

Cardiff is a big place, so tell us your postcode when you ask for a price; we cover every CF district and confirm dates in writing.

We also cover Penarth (3 miles), Caerphilly (7 miles) and Barry (7 miles).

Rules that apply in Cardiff

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 Cardiff: questions

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

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 Cardiff visit date is confirmed in writing.

Can I get a price for Cardiff 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.

Do you cover Cardiff?

Yes. Cardiff is part of the area we cover in South Glamorgan, including CF10, CF11 and CF24. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Cardiff and across CF10, CF11 and CF24, 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.

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.