Repairs and aftercare · ME13

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Faversham

A split safety edge or knocked photocell on your roller door in Faversham is worth fixing before the door is used again, because those devices stop it closing onto people, pets and cars. Homes in the ME13 area get the price agreed before booking.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Faversham, ME13
Area: Kent

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 Faversham?

The engineer tests the whole circuit, because a damaged cable or control box fault can look like a failed device.
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.
Photocells either side of the opening stop the door closing while anything is breaking the beam between them.

How does it work in Faversham?

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 Faversham?

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 Faversham and nearby

Faversham is within the area we cover in Kent. Homes in ME13 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work. For reference, Faversham sits roughly 16 miles from Maidstone.

We also cover Whitstable (7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles) and Canterbury (9 miles).

Rules that apply in Faversham

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 Faversham: questions

Do you charge more for Faversham than other towns in Kent?

No. Guide prices are the same for Faversham as for anywhere else we cover in Kent. 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.

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

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

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.

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Faversham and across ME13, 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.

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.