Repairs and aftercare · EH41

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Haddington

We replace safety edges and photocell pairs on electric roller garage doors of any make in Haddington and across EH41 postcodes. After fitting, the door is tested to check it stops or reverses as it should.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Haddington, EH41
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 Haddington?

Photocells can often be added to doors that only have a safety edge, if the control box allows it.
Never tape over, bridge or bypass a safety device to make an electric roller door close.
Wiping the photocell lenses and clearing the beam are safe checks to make before you request a visit.
Photocells either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam between them.

How does it work in Haddington?

The engineer tests the circuit and replaces the faulty device, then tests the door. Any further parts 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 safety edge and photocell repairs cost in Haddington?

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 Haddington and nearby

Haddington is within the area we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Homes in EH41 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. Haddington lies around 16 miles from Edinburgh.

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

Rules that apply in Haddington

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 Haddington: questions

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

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 Haddington visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

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

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Haddington and across EH41, 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.

How much is a visit in Haddington?

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 Haddington as elsewhere we cover.

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.

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.