Fitting, replacement and upgrades · TW15

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Ashford (Surrey)

If the electric door on your garage in Ashford (Surrey) has no photocells, or a worn safety edge, an upgrade visit can put that right. We cover homes in Surrey, 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: Ashford (Surrey), TW15, TW18 and TW16
Area: Surrey

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 Ashford (Surrey)?

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.
After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.
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 Ashford (Surrey)?

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 Ashford (Surrey)?

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 Ashford (Surrey) and nearby

If your garage is in Ashford (Surrey) (TW15, TW18 and TW16), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. For reference, Ashford (Surrey) sits roughly 14 miles from Guildford.

We also cover Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles), Feltham (2 miles) and Sunbury-on-Thames (2 miles).

Rules that apply in Ashford (Surrey)

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 Ashford (Surrey): questions

Can I message you a photo of my garage in Ashford (Surrey)?

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 Ashford (Surrey). Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.

Can I get a price for Ashford (Surrey) 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.

Will you fix the door on the first visit?

A fault can sometimes be found and put right on the first visit, but we never promise it. If a part needs ordering, we quote for it first, make the door safe where we can, and confirm the return date in writing.

Do you repair roller doors you did not fit in Ashford (Surrey)?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Ashford (Surrey) and across TW15, TW18 and TW16, 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.

How often should I test the safety edge and photocells?

Test them monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door. The aim is to confirm that the door stops or reverses when the safety edge meets an obstruction, and won't close while the photocell beam is broken. If either test fails, don't keep using the door until it has been checked, and request a visit.