In short
We can automate sectional doors, roller shutters and sliding doors in Oadby and across Leicestershire, choosing direct, centre or chain-drive motors and the activation method that suits the traffic using each door.
- Town
- Oadby
- Postcode district
- LE2
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for door automation and controls in Oadby
- Manual override. A manual means of opening is always kept, so the door is never stuck shut without power.
- Interlocks. Doors linked to each other, to levellers or to the alarm so they work in the right sequence.
- Traffic lights. Signals show drivers when the door is fully open and warn when it moves.
- Inverter drives. Soft start and stop with faster opening for high-cycle doors.
- Activation options. Buttons, key switches, remotes, pull cords, loops, radar and access control.
What this work can involve
- Fitting induction loops and an inverter control panel so forklifts can open a busy internal door without stopping.
- Adding traffic lights and warning beacons to a yard door shared by lorries and pedestrians.
- Linking loading bay doors to dock leveller controls so levellers deploy only when the doors are fully open.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Oadby 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.
How the work is organised
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
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.
Door automation and controls in Oadby: your questions
How much does it cost to make a door electric in Oadby?
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 Oadby follows a free survey.
How long does a door automation job take in Oadby?
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.
Which activation would suit our Oadby 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.
Door automation and controls near Oadby
Our teams cover Oadby (LE2) and nearby Wigston, Leicester, Market Harborough, along with the rest of Leicestershire.
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Other services in Oadby
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock shelters and seals
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial roller shutters
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- PVC strip curtains
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Oadby. Last updated 19 October 2026.