The short version
Door automation for warehouses, workshops and loading bays in Pimlico. We convert manual doors to electric, fit motors and control panels, and add loops, radar, remotes and interlocks to suit how each door is used.
- Town
- Pimlico
- Postcode district
- SW1V
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Matched motors. Direct, centre-mounted, chain-drive or tubular motors sized to the door.
- Manual-to-electric. Hand-operated doors converted to power, with the paperwork a powered door needs.
- Interlocks. Doors linked to each other, to levellers or to the alarm so they work in the right sequence.
- Manual override. A manual means of opening is always kept, so the door is never stuck shut without power.
- Inverter drives. Frequency inverters move busy doors faster while cutting wear on every cycle.
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.
- Converting hand-chained sectional doors to electric operation with push-button controls, safety edges and photocells.
- Replacing an obsolete control panel with a modern unit, then re-testing the safety devices and closing forces.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Pimlico?
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.
How the work is organised
For busy sites in Greater London 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.
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.
Your questions about door automation and controls
Do you take responsibility for the conformity paperwork in Pimlico?
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 Pimlico?
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 our door in Pimlico be automated?
If the door is in good mechanical order and a suitable motor is available, usually yes. We check balance, springs, cables, guides and the curtain or panels on survey, and recommend repair or replacement first if needed.
Door automation and controls near Pimlico
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Other services in Pimlico
- Industrial door installation
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Complete loading bays
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Impact traffic doors
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Pimlico. Last updated 19 October 2026.