Repairs and aftercare · BS37

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Yate

We replace safety edges and photocell pairs on electric roller garage doors of any make in Yate and across BS37 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: Yate, BS37 and BS36
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 Yate?

After a repair, the door is tested to check it stops or reverses on obstruction before it's handed back.
Never tape over, bridge or bypass a safety device to make an electric roller door close.
The engineer tests the whole circuit, because a damaged cable or control box fault can look like a failed device.
Photocells can often be added to doors that only have a safety edge, if the control box allows it.

How does it work in Yate?

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 Yate?

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 Yate and nearby

If your garage is in Yate (BS37 and BS36), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Yate is about 24 miles from Gloucester.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Mangotsfield (5 miles) and Kingswood (7 miles).

Rules that apply in Yate

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 Yate: questions

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

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 Yate visit date is confirmed in writing.

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

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

How much is a visit in Yate?

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 Yate as elsewhere we cover.

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

No. Guide prices are the same for Yate 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.

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.