In short
We can automate sectional doors, roller shutters and sliding doors in Torquay and across Devon, choosing direct, centre or chain-drive motors and the activation method that suits the traffic using each door.
- Town
- Torquay
- Postcode district
- TQ2
- Area
- Devon
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Torquay
- Manual-to-electric. Conversions for sectional, roller and sliding doors in good order.
- Activation options. Buttons, key switches, remotes, pull cords, loops, radar and access control.
- Matched motors. The motor type and size are chosen for the door's weight, space and cycle count.
- Inverter drives. Soft start and stop with faster opening for high-cycle doors.
- Manual override. A manual means of opening is always kept, so the door is never stuck shut without power.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting a centre-mounted motor to a roller shutter where a side wall leaves no room at the barrel end.
- Linking loading bay doors to dock leveller controls so levellers deploy only when the doors are fully open.
- Replacing an obsolete control panel with a modern unit, then re-testing the safety devices and closing forces.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Torquay are covered by the same rules as the rest of Great Britain. On handover you should receive user instructions and, for a powered door, the conformity paperwork, because the installer is treated as the manufacturer when they assemble or motorise it. Afterwards, keeping the door in efficient working order is the occupier's job under the Workplace Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998, which in practice means regular servicing and a written log.
Access, phasing and timing
Most installations in Torquay can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Guide prices for door automation and controls
| 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
Do automated doors in Torquay need more maintenance?
Powered doors need their motors, controls and safety devices checked as well as the mechanical parts, so at least an annual service is common practice, more often for busy doors. Servicing visits are chargeable; the survey for an automation job is free.
How much does it cost to make a door electric in Torquay?
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 Torquay follows a free survey.
How long does a door automation job take in Torquay?
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.
Door automation and controls near Torquay
Besides Torquay, we can survey and quote for sites in Paignton, Newton Abbot, Exmouth and the rest of Devon.
- Door automation and controls in Paignton
- Door automation and controls in Newton Abbot
- Door automation and controls in Exmouth
- Door automation and controls in Exeter
- Door automation and controls in Plymouth
- Door automation and controls in Tiverton
Other services in Torquay
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock levellers
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- High-speed doors
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Torquay. Last updated 19 October 2026.