Repairs and aftercare · GL5

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Stroud

A split safety edge or knocked photocell on your roller door in Stroud is worth fixing before the door is used again, because those devices stop it closing onto people, pets and cars. Homes in the GL5 area get the price agreed before booking.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Stroud, GL5 and GL6
Area: Gloucestershire

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 Stroud?

A pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail stops or reverses the door when it touches something while closing.
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 Stroud?

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 Stroud?

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 Stroud and nearby

We take enquiries from across Stroud, from GL5 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Stroud lies around 8 miles from Gloucester.

We also cover Gloucester (8 miles), Cirencester (10 miles) and Cheltenham (12 miles).

Rules that apply in Stroud

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 Stroud: questions

How much is a visit in Stroud?

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 Stroud as elsewhere we cover.

Do you charge more for Stroud than other towns in Gloucestershire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Stroud as for anywhere else we cover in Gloucestershire. 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.

Do you cover Stroud?

Yes. Stroud is part of the area we cover in Gloucestershire, including GL5 and GL6. 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 Stroud?

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Stroud and across GL5 and GL6, 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 do I test my safety edge and photocells?

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your door. In general, the test checks that the door stops or reverses when the safety edge meets an obstruction while closing, and that the door won't close while the photocell beam is broken. Keep people and pets clear while testing, and repeat the test monthly.

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.