Fitting, replacement and upgrades · B66

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Smethwick

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

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Smethwick, B66, B67 and B21
Area: West Midlands

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 Smethwick?

After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops and reverses as it should with the new devices.
We check your motor and control box are compatible with the upgrade before the visit is booked, not on the day.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.
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 Smethwick?

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 Smethwick?

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 Smethwick and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Smethwick, including B66, B67 and B21, as part of our coverage in the West Midlands. Smethwick lies around 3 miles from Birmingham.

We also cover West Bromwich (2 miles), Birmingham (3 miles) and Halesowen (5 miles).

Rules that apply in Smethwick

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 Smethwick: questions

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Smethwick and across B66, B67 and B21, 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.

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

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

How much is a visit in Smethwick?

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 Smethwick as elsewhere we cover.

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

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 Smethwick visit date is confirmed in writing.

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 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.