The short version
We can automate sectional doors, roller shutters and sliding doors in Macclesfield and across Cheshire, choosing direct, centre or chain-drive motors and the activation method that suits the traffic using each door.
- Town
- Macclesfield
- Postcode district
- SK11
- Area
- Cheshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Macclesfield
- Matched motors. The motor type and size are chosen for the door's weight, space and cycle count.
- Interlocks. Airlocks, door-to-leveller and fire alarm interfaces.
- Inverter drives. Frequency inverters move busy doors faster while cutting wear on every cycle.
- Activation options. Choose how the door is opened, from staff buttons to automatic vehicle detection.
- Manual override. A manual means of opening is always kept, so the door is never stuck shut without power.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Adding traffic lights and warning beacons to a yard door shared by lorries and pedestrians.
- Installing an airlock interlock between two high-speed doors so only one can be open at a time.
- Fitting induction loops and an inverter control panel so forklifts can open a busy internal door without stopping.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Macclesfield?
In England, two sets of duties meet at a powered door. The installer who supplies or motorises it must hand over a door that meets the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, tested against BS EN 12453 and documented. The business in control of the premises must then maintain it: regulation 5 of the Workplace Regulations 1992 covers maintenance, and regulation 18 requires upward-opening doors to have a device that stops them falling back and powered doors to have features that prevent trapping.
Planning the work around your site
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
Guide prices
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Manual-to-electric conversion | £1,195 – £3,195 |
| Safety upgrade (edges, photocells, light curtain) | £445 – £1,795 per door |
Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a door automation job take in Macclesfield?
A straightforward conversion is usually completed and commissioned in a day. Loops, interlocks and traffic lights add time, and we plan the work so the door is out of use for as little time as possible.
Do you take responsibility for the conformity paperwork in Macclesfield?
Yes. When we convert a door to power, we carry out the risk assessment, test the door and issue the Declaration of Conformity and user instructions, as the person who has made it a machine.
How much does it cost to make a door electric in Macclesfield?
Our guide price for a manual-to-electric conversion is £1,195 to £3,195 ex VAT, including motor, control panel, basic controls and commissioning. Extra controls and safety devices are priced separately, and your fixed price in Macclesfield follows a free survey.
Door automation and controls near Macclesfield
Macclesfield is in the SK11 postcode district in Cheshire. We also cover Wilmslow, Congleton, Buxton.
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Other services in Macclesfield
- Door safety upgrades
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Macclesfield. Last updated 19 October 2026.