The short version
Tired of hand-chaining a heavy door open at your Wigan unit? A manual-to-electric conversion saves time every shift, and we handle the safety devices and conformity paperwork that come with it.
- Town
- Wigan
- Postcode district
- WN1
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Manual override. A manual means of opening is always kept, so the door is never stuck shut without power.
- Activation options. Choose how the door is opened, from staff buttons to automatic vehicle detection.
- 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.
- Safety devices. Every automated door gets the detection its risk assessment needs, tested before use.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Converting hand-chained sectional doors to electric operation with push-button controls, safety edges and photocells.
- Installing an airlock interlock between two high-speed doors so only one can be open at a time.
- 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 Wigan 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Most installations in Wigan 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.
Prices for door automation and controls in Wigan
| 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 you take responsibility for the conformity paperwork in Wigan?
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.
Which activation would suit our Wigan site?
It depends on who uses the door. Buttons suit staff, remotes suit drivers, pull cords and loops suit forklifts, and radar suits mixed traffic. We look at your traffic on survey and recommend a set-up.
How long does a door automation job take in Wigan?
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 Wigan
Our teams cover Wigan (WN1) and nearby Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Westhoughton, along with the rest of Greater Manchester.
- Door automation and controls in Hindley
- Door automation and controls in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Door automation and controls in Westhoughton
- Door automation and controls in Golborne
- Door automation and controls in Skelmersdale
- Door automation and controls in Leigh
Other services in Wigan
- Industrial door replacement
- Sectional overhead doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Complete loading bays
- PVC strip curtains
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial door installation
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Wigan. Last updated 19 October 2026.