Repairs and aftercare · TD1

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Galashiels

If the electric roller door on your garage in Galashiels 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 the Scottish Borders, with the visit price agreed before we come out.

Request a visit Call 0800 088 6248

Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Galashiels, TD1
Area: Scottish Borders

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 Galashiels?

Replacement safety edges and photocell pairs have fitted prices, agreed before the visit is booked.
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.
Wiping the photocell lenses and clearing the beam are safe checks to make before you request a visit.

How does it work in Galashiels?

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 Galashiels?

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 Galashiels and nearby

We take enquiries from across Galashiels, from TD1 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered.

Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Hawick (13 miles) and Kelso (15 miles).

Rules that apply in Galashiels

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. Part P does not apply in Scotland, but electrical work must meet BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards where it forms part of building work.

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Galashiels: questions

Do you cover Galashiels?

Yes. Galashiels is part of the area we cover in the Scottish Borders, including TD1. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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

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 Galashiels visit date is confirmed 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.

How much is a visit in Galashiels?

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 Galashiels as elsewhere we cover.

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.

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.