Repairs and aftercare · PA34

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Oban

A split safety edge or knocked photocell on your roller door in Oban is worth fixing before the door is used again, because those devices stop it closing onto people, pets and cars. Homes in the PA34 area get the price agreed before booking. Travel to Oban is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Oban, PA34
Area: Dunbartonshire and Argyll

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 Oban?

Wiping the photocell lenses and clearing the beam are safe checks to make before you request a visit.
Never tape over, bridge or bypass a safety device to make an electric roller door close.
Replacement safety edges and photocell pairs have fitted prices, agreed before the visit is booked.
Photocells either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam between them.

How does it work in Oban?

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 Oban?

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 Oban

Jobs in Oban are arranged individually because of travel. You still get a guide price online first, and any travel cost appears in the written quote. For reference, Oban sits roughly 48 miles from Dumbarton.

Rules that apply in Oban

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.

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Oban: questions

Do you charge more for Oban?

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

Can I get a price for Oban 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.

How much is a visit in Oban?

Prices for safety edge and photocell repairs start from £99 inc VAT, agreed before anyone comes out, and any extra parts are quoted before they are fitted. Because of travel, visits to Oban are arranged individually and any travel charge is confirmed in writing before the visit is booked.

Do you cover Oban?

Yes. Oban is part of the area we cover in Dunbartonshire and Argyll, including PA34. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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.

Do you repair safety devices on any make of roller door?

Yes. We repair and replace safety edges and photocells on electric roller garage doors of any make, provided compatible parts are available for the control box. We don't work on sectional or up-and-over doors. If a compatible part isn't available, we'll explain the options before anything is booked.