The short version
Every automation job in Waterlooville starts with a free survey of the door, its condition and the people and vehicles that use it, followed by a written fixed price before any work begins.
- Town
- Waterlooville
- Postcode district
- PO7
- Area
- Hampshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Safety devices. Every automated door gets the detection its risk assessment needs, tested before use.
- Traffic lights. Signals show drivers when the door is fully open and warn when it moves.
- Manual-to-electric. Conversions for sectional, roller and sliding doors in good order.
- Inverter drives. Soft start and stop with faster opening for high-cycle doors.
- Manual override. Chain or crank override so doors open during power cuts.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding radar with cross-traffic suppression to a door on a busy aisle so passing trucks do not open it.
- Fitting a centre-mounted motor to a roller shutter where a side wall leaves no room at the barrel end.
- Fitting induction loops and an inverter control panel so forklifts can open a busy internal door without stopping.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Waterlooville 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.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Waterlooville vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.
Budgeting for door automation and controls in Waterlooville
| 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 Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville?
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 Waterlooville follows a free survey.
How long does a door automation job take in Waterlooville?
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 Waterlooville
Working in Waterlooville? We also take on jobs in Havant, Portsmouth, Fareham and across Hampshire.
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- Door automation and controls in Fareham
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- Door automation and controls in Chichester
- Door automation and controls in Ryde
Other services in Waterlooville
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- High-speed doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Complete loading bays
- PVC strip curtains
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Waterlooville. Last updated 19 October 2026.