Door automation and controls in Cardiff

At a glance

Tired of hand-chaining a heavy door open at your Cardiff unit? A manual-to-electric conversion saves time every shift, and we handle the safety devices and conformity paperwork that come with it.

Town: Cardiff
Postcode district: CF10
Area: South Glamorgan
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for door automation and controls in Cardiff

Traffic lights. Red and green lights and warning beacons for drivers.
Inverter drives. Frequency inverters move busy doors faster while cutting wear on every cycle.
Matched motors. The motor type and size are chosen for the door's weight, space and cycle count.
Activation options. Buttons, key switches, remotes, pull cords, loops, radar and access control.
Manual override. A manual means of opening is always kept, so the door is never stuck shut without power.

Jobs we can carry out

Adding traffic lights and warning beacons to a yard door shared by lorries and pedestrians.
Adding radar with cross-traffic suppression to a door on a busy aisle so passing trucks do not open it.
Converting hand-chained sectional doors to electric operation with push-button controls, safety edges and photocells.

Safety law for industrial doors in Wales

Industrial doors in Cardiff 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

Sites in and around Cardiff 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.

Guide prices

Door automation and controls guide prices
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.

Questions from businesses in Cardiff

Can our door in Cardiff be automated?

If the door is in good mechanical order and a suitable motor is available, usually yes. We check balance, springs, cables, guides and the curtain or panels on survey, and recommend repair or replacement first if needed.

How much does it cost to make a door electric in Cardiff?

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 Cardiff follows a free survey.

How long does a door automation job take in Cardiff?

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 Cardiff

Our teams cover Cardiff (CF10) and nearby Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry, along with the rest of South Glamorgan.

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More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Cardiff. Last updated 19 October 2026.