In short
Every automation job in Leicestershire 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.
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Leicester
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for door automation and controls in Leicestershire
- Activation options. Choose how the door is opened, from staff buttons to automatic vehicle detection.
- Traffic lights. Red and green lights and warning beacons for drivers.
- Interlocks. Airlocks, door-to-leveller and fire alarm interfaces.
- Matched motors. Direct, centre-mounted, chain-drive or tubular motors sized to the door.
- Manual-to-electric. Conversions for sectional, roller and sliding doors in good order.
What this work can involve
- Linking loading bay doors to dock leveller controls so levellers deploy only when the doors are fully open.
- Installing an airlock interlock between two high-speed doors so only one can be open at a time.
- Fitting a centre-mounted motor to a roller shutter where a side wall leaves no room at the barrel end.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Leicestershire?
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.
Access, phasing and timing
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Prices for door automation and controls in Leicestershire
| 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 Leicestershire?
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 Leicestershire?
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.
Do automated doors in Leicestershire 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.
Towns in Leicestershire we cover
We cover 8 towns in Leicestershire for door automation and controls, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville.
Other services in Leicestershire
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Bollards and door protection
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock shelters and seals
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Complete loading bays
More about Door automation and controls. Last updated 19 October 2026.