The short version
From a simple push-button station to airlock interlocks and traffic lights, we design and fit door controls in Gloucestershire that make each door safer and quicker to use day to day.
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Gloucester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for door automation and controls in Gloucestershire
- Traffic lights. Red and green lights and warning beacons for drivers.
- Matched motors. The motor type and size are chosen for the door's weight, space and cycle count.
- Activation options. Choose how the door is opened, from staff buttons to automatic vehicle detection.
- Manual override. Chain or crank override so doors open during power cuts.
- Inverter drives. Soft start and stop with faster opening for high-cycle doors.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Installing an airlock interlock between two high-speed doors so only one can be open at a time.
- Adding traffic lights and warning beacons to a yard door shared by lorries and pedestrians.
- Converting hand-chained sectional doors to electric operation with push-button controls, safety edges and photocells.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Gloucestershire 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.
How the work is organised
For busy sites in the South West the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.
Prices for door automation and controls in Gloucestershire
| 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.
Door automation and controls in Gloucestershire: your questions
Do you take responsibility for the conformity paperwork in Gloucestershire?
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 long does a door automation job take in Gloucestershire?
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.
Can you add interlocks or traffic lights to doors around the South West?
Yes. We fit airlock interlocks, door-to-leveller interlocks, traffic lights and warning beacons to new and existing doors across the South West, subject to compatibility with the control panels already fitted, and replace panels where they cannot accept the extra inputs.
Towns in Gloucestershire we cover
We cover 7 towns in Gloucestershire for door automation and controls, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Kingswood, Stroud.
Other services in Gloucestershire
- Bollards and door protection
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door installation
- Dock shelters and seals
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door repairs
- Complete loading bays
More about Door automation and controls. Last updated 19 October 2026.