Repairs and aftercare · EH2

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Edinburgh

A split safety edge or knocked photocell on your roller door in Edinburgh is worth fixing before the door is used again, because those devices stop it closing onto people, pets and cars. Homes in the EH2 area get the price agreed before booking.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Edinburgh, EH2, EH3 and EH1
Area: Edinburgh and the Lothians

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?

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.
Replacement safety edges and photocell pairs have fitted prices, agreed before the visit is booked.
The engineer tests the whole circuit, because a damaged cable or control box fault can look like a failed device.

How does it work in Edinburgh?

Tell us what the roller door at your home in Edinburgh is doing and what you've checked. Photos of the bottom rail, photocells and control box label help.

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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh and nearby

We cover the whole of Edinburgh, across the EH postcode area, with the same guide prices and written quotes in every district.

Nearby, we also take enquiries from Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Penicuik.

Rules that apply in Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh: questions

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

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 Edinburgh visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

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

Do you charge more for Edinburgh than other towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

No. Guide prices are the same for Edinburgh as for anywhere else we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians. 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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh as elsewhere we cover.

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.

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.