In short
Tired of hand-chaining a heavy door open at your Potters Bar unit? A manual-to-electric conversion saves time every shift, and we handle the safety devices and conformity paperwork that come with it.
- Town
- Potters Bar
- Postcode district
- EN6
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Traffic lights. Red and green lights and warning beacons for drivers.
- Activation options. Buttons, key switches, remotes, pull cords, loops, radar and access control.
- Safety devices. Safety edges, photocells and light curtains, force-tested to BS EN 12453.
- Manual-to-electric. Conversions for sectional, roller and sliding doors in good order.
- Manual override. Chain or crank override so doors open during power cuts.
What this work can involve
- Fitting induction loops and an inverter control panel so forklifts can open a busy internal door without stopping.
- Linking loading bay doors to dock leveller controls so levellers deploy only when the doors are fully open.
- Fitting a centre-mounted motor to a roller shutter where a side wall leaves no room at the barrel end.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar
| 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 Potters Bar?
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.
Can you add interlocks or traffic lights to doors around Hertfordshire?
Yes. We fit airlock interlocks, door-to-leveller interlocks, traffic lights and warning beacons to new and existing doors across Hertfordshire, subject to compatibility with the control panels already fitted, and replace panels where they cannot accept the extra inputs.
How much does it cost to make a door electric in Potters Bar?
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 Potters Bar follows a free survey.
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Other services in Potters Bar
- PVC strip curtains
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock levellers
- Sectional overhead doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Dock shelters and seals
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Potters Bar. Last updated 19 October 2026.