Repairs and aftercare · WN1

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Wigan

A split safety edge or knocked photocell on your roller door in Wigan is worth fixing before the door is used again, because those devices stop it closing onto people, pets and cars. Homes in the WN1 area get the price agreed before booking.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Wigan, WN1, WN3 and WN5
Area: Greater Manchester

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 Wigan?

Never tape over, bridge or bypass a safety device to make an electric roller door close.
Photocells can often be added to doors that only have a safety edge, if the control box allows it.
A pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail stops or reverses the door when it touches something while closing.
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 Wigan?

Tell us what the roller door at your home in Wigan 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 Wigan?

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 Wigan and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Wigan, including WN1, WN3 and WN5, as part of our coverage in Greater Manchester. Wigan is about 17 miles from Manchester.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Hindley (2 miles) and Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 miles).

Rules that apply in Wigan

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 Wigan: questions

Will you fix the door on the first visit?

A fault can sometimes be found and put right on the first visit, but we never promise it. If a part needs ordering, we quote for it first, make the door safe where we can, and confirm the return date in writing.

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

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 Wigan visit date is confirmed in writing.

Can I get a price for Wigan without anyone visiting?

Yes. The guide price tool takes four steps and gives a range for your opening and door type. It is a guide, not a quote: the written quote comes after the survey or once the visit price is agreed.

Do you cover Wigan?

Yes. Wigan is part of the area we cover in Greater Manchester, including WN1, WN3 and WN5. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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.

Do you repair safety devices on any make of roller door?

Yes. We repair and replace safety edges and photocells on electric roller garage doors of any make, provided compatible parts are available for the control box. We don't work on sectional or up-and-over doors. If a compatible part isn't available, we'll explain the options before anything is booked.