Repairs and aftercare · SY1

Safety edge and photocell repairs in Shrewsbury

A split safety edge or knocked photocell on your roller door in Shrewsbury is worth fixing before the door is used again, because those devices stop it closing onto people, pets and cars. Homes in the SY1 area get the price agreed before booking.

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Guide price: from £99 inc VAT
First step: Visit price agreed first
Covers: Shrewsbury, SY1, SY2 and SY3
Area: Shropshire

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 Shrewsbury?

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.
Never tape over, bridge or bypass a safety device to make an electric roller door close.
Replacement safety edges and photocell pairs have fitted prices, agreed before the visit is booked.

How does it work in Shrewsbury?

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 Shrewsbury?

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 Shrewsbury and nearby

Shrewsbury is within the area we cover in Shropshire. Homes in SY1, SY2 and SY3 get the same survey, quote and fitting process as everywhere else we work.

Other places close to Shrewsbury that we cover include Wellington, Telford and Oswestry.

Rules that apply in Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury: questions

Do you charge more for Shrewsbury than other towns in Shropshire?

No. Guide prices are the same for Shrewsbury as for anywhere else we cover in Shropshire. 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 Shrewsbury?

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

Do you cover Shrewsbury?

Yes. Shrewsbury is part of the area we cover in Shropshire, including SY1, SY2 and SY3. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.

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.

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.