Fitting, replacement and upgrades · WR9

Battery backup and safety upgrades in Droitwich

We replace safety edges and photocells on electric roller garage doors in Droitwich, so the door stops or reverses when something is in its path. Homes in WR9 postcodes get the price confirmed before the visit is booked.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Droitwich, WR9
Area: Worcestershire

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 Droitwich?

A battery backup unit lets the door run for a limited number of cycles when the mains power is off.
Photocells mounted either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam.
A pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail stops or reverses the door if it touches something while closing.
You're shown how to test the safety edge and photocells monthly, following the manufacturer's instructions for your door.

How does it work in Droitwich?

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

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 Droitwich and nearby

If your garage is in Droitwich (WR9), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Droitwich is about 6 miles from Worcester.

Other places close to Droitwich that we cover include Bromsgrove, Worcester and Stourport-on-Severn.

Rules that apply in Droitwich

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 Droitwich: questions

Can I get a price for Droitwich 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.

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

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

How much is a visit in Droitwich?

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 Droitwich as elsewhere we cover.

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

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 Droitwich visit date is confirmed in writing.

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.

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.