Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SA12

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Port Talbot

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Port Talbot are priced item by item, so you can choose one or combine them on one visit. Tell us about your control box and we'll confirm compatibility for homes in the SA12 area first.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Port Talbot, SA12 and SA13
Area: West 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 Port Talbot?

Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.
The battery charges from the mains while the power is on, so it's ready the next time there's a power cut.
A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.
We check your motor and control box are compatible with the upgrade before the visit is booked, not on the day.

How does it work in Port Talbot?

We confirm the visit price and the cost of the battery unit, safety edge or photocells. The visit is booked, with the date confirmed in writing once an engineer is available.

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 Port Talbot?

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 Port Talbot and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Port Talbot, including SA12 and SA13, as part of our coverage in West Glamorgan. Port Talbot lies around 7 miles from Swansea.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Neath (5 miles) and Maesteg (5 miles).

Rules that apply in Port Talbot

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 Port Talbot: questions

How much is a visit in Port Talbot?

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 Port Talbot as elsewhere we cover.

Can I get a price for Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot?

Yes. Port Talbot is part of the area we cover in West Glamorgan, including SA12 and SA13. 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 Port Talbot?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Port Talbot and across SA12 and SA13, 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.

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.

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.