Repairs and aftercare · RG45

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Crowthorne

A split safety edge or knocked photocell on your roller door in Crowthorne is worth fixing before the door is used again, because those devices stop it closing onto people, pets and cars. Homes in the RG45 area get the price agreed before booking.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Crowthorne, RG45, RG40 and GU47
Area: Berkshire

Rubber safety edge on a roller door bottom rail and a photocell sensor on the guide rail

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What should I know about safety edge and photocell repairs in Crowthorne?

Photocells either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam between them.
Replacement safety edges and photocell pairs have fitted prices, agreed before the visit is booked.
Never tape over, bridge or bypass a safety device to make an electric roller door close.
A pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail stops or reverses the door when it touches something while closing.

How does it work in Crowthorne?

We confirm the visit price and the likely part before anything is booked. The visit date depends on engineer availability and is confirmed in writing.

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 safety edge and photocell repairs cost in Crowthorne?

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)	Ex VAT
Photocell pair replacement, fitted	£99–£189	£82.50–£157.50 + VAT
Safety edge replacement, fitted	£159–£295	£132.50–£245.83 + VAT

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

Covering Crowthorne and nearby

Crowthorne is within the area we cover in Berkshire. Homes in RG45, RG40 and GU47 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Crowthorne sits roughly 10 miles from Reading.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Sandhurst, Yateley and Camberley.

Rules that apply in Crowthorne

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.

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Crowthorne: questions

Do you charge more for Crowthorne than other towns in Berkshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Crowthorne as for anywhere else we cover in Berkshire. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.

How much is a visit in Crowthorne?

Prices for safety edge and photocell repairs 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 Crowthorne as elsewhere we cover.

Do you cover Crowthorne?

Yes. Crowthorne is part of the area we cover in Berkshire, including RG45, RG40 and GU47. 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 Crowthorne?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Crowthorne and across RG45, RG40 and GU47, 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 photocells be added to a door that doesn't have them?

Often, if the control box has a connection for them. 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 photocells can be added, and the price, before booking. Our battery backup and safety upgrades page covers adding devices.

Why does my roller door reverse when nothing is in the way?

A door that reverses on its own while closing is often reacting to a safety device that thinks there's an obstruction. Dirty or misaligned photocells, a damaged safety edge, a loose cable or limits that have drifted can all cause it. Clean the photocell lenses and check the beam is clear, then request a visit if it continues.