Repairs and aftercare

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians: we cover 7 towns here, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh, with the same guide prices and written quotes everywhere. Guide prices are the same in every town.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Edinburgh and the Lothians
Towns listed: 7

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 Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Never tape over, bridge or bypass a safety device to make an electric roller door close.
After a repair, the door is tested to check it stops or reverses on obstruction before it's handed back.
Replacement safety edges and photocell pairs have fitted prices, agreed before the visit is booked.
Wiping the photocell lenses and clearing the beam are safe checks to make before you request a visit.

Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians

How does it work?

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.

Guide prices for safety edge and photocell repairs

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.

Rules that apply in Scotland

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.

Questions about safety edge and photocell repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians

How do I book a visit in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Tell us what the door is doing using the form on this page, by phone or on WhatsApp. We confirm the visit price before anyone comes out, then confirm the date in writing.

Which towns do you cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

We cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh and Bathgate. Every town has its own page with local details, and you can start a guide price for any postcode in Edinburgh and the Lothians online.

Are guide prices the same across Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Yes. The guide prices are the same in every town in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode.

Can I bypass the photocells to get the door shut?

No. Bypassing, bridging or taping over a safety device removes the protection that stops the door closing onto a person, pet or car. If the door won't close, switch it off at the isolator, keep the area clear and request a visit. Tell us if you're concerned about security when you get in touch.

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.