Repairs and aftercare · LE10

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Hinckley

If the electric roller door on your garage in Hinckley won't close, or reverses for no reason, the safety edge or photocells may be at fault. We repair and replace them for homes in Leicestershire, with the visit price agreed before we come out.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Hinckley, LE10
Area: Leicestershire

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 Hinckley?

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.
After a repair, the door is tested to check it stops or reverses on obstruction before it's handed back.
Replacement safety edges and photocell pairs have fitted prices, agreed before the visit is booked.

How does it work in Hinckley?

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 Hinckley?

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 Hinckley and nearby

We survey and fit roller garage doors across Hinckley, including LE10, as part of our coverage in Leicestershire. Hinckley is about 12 miles from Leicester.

Other places close to Hinckley that we cover include Nuneaton, Bedworth and Wigston.

Rules that apply in Hinckley

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 Hinckley: questions

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

Yes. We repair roller garage doors of any make in Hinckley and across LE10, 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.

Do you cover Hinckley?

Yes. Hinckley is part of the area we cover in Leicestershire, including LE10. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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

How much is a visit in Hinckley?

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 Hinckley 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.

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.