Fitting, replacement and upgrades · KW15

Remote control and keypad upgrades in Kirkwall

We fit wireless keypads and smart receivers to electric roller doors in Kirkwall and elsewhere in the Highlands, Moray and Islands. Tell us what control box you have, and we'll confirm compatibility and the price before anyone comes out, so the cost is settled before the day. Travel to Kirkwall is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything.

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Guide price: from £108 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Kirkwall, KW15
Area: Highlands, Moray and Islands

Stainless steel wireless keypad on a brick pier beside an anthracite roller garage door

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What should I know about remote control and keypad upgrades in Kirkwall?

Older receivers that no longer accept current handsets can be replaced, with the fitted price confirmed before booking.
A wireless keypad mounted beside the door lets you open the garage with a private code instead of a handset.
Smart receivers let you open and close the door from a phone app where the garage has dependable Wi-Fi.
A smart receiver is only fitted where the door has both a safety edge and photocells, re-tested at fitting.

How does it work in Kirkwall?

On the day, the receiver is recoded and new handsets or keypads are paired and tested. Any other parts the door needs 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 remote control and keypad upgrades cost in Kirkwall?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Remote recoding visit plus one extra handset	£108–£188	£90–£156.67 + VAT
Recoding visit plus a wireless keypad	£148–£268	£123.33–£223.33 + VAT
Smart or receiver upgrade, fitted	£129–£279	£107.50–£232.50 + VAT
Remote or receiver recoding visit	£69–£119	£57.50–£99.17 + VAT
Extra remote handset, each	£39–£69	£32.50–£57.50 + VAT

Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.

Covering Kirkwall

Jobs in Kirkwall are arranged individually because of travel. You still get a guide price online first, and any travel cost appears in the written quote. Kirkwall is about 114 miles from Inverness.

Rules that apply in Kirkwall

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. Part P does not apply in Scotland, but electrical work must meet BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards where it forms part of building work.

Remote control and keypad upgrades in Kirkwall: questions

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

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 Kirkwall visit date is confirmed in writing.

How much is a visit in Kirkwall?

Prices for remote control and keypad upgrades start from £108 inc VAT, agreed before anyone comes out, and any extra parts are quoted before they are fitted. Because of travel, visits to Kirkwall are arranged individually and any travel charge is confirmed in writing before the visit is booked.

Do you charge more for Kirkwall?

Possibly. The door and visit guide prices are the same as elsewhere, but travel to Kirkwall is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything, so there are no surprises on the day.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Kirkwall and across KW15, 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.

Will recoding stop a lost fob from working?

Yes. Recoding clears the receiver's memory of paired handsets and then adds back only the ones you still have, plus any new ones. The lost or stolen fob is no longer recognised, so it can't open the door. It's sensible to do this after moving house as well, when you can't be sure how many handsets exist.

Can I buy a remote online and code it myself?

Sometimes, but only if the handset is compatible with your receiver, and many aren't. Rolling-code systems need the right handset type and the correct pairing steps from the motor maker. If you'd rather not risk buying the wrong one, tell us the make of your control box and we'll supply matched handsets and pair them during the visit.