The short version
We can automate sectional doors, roller shutters and sliding doors in Cookstown and across County Tyrone, choosing direct, centre or chain-drive motors and the activation method that suits the traffic using each door.
- Town
- Cookstown
- Postcode district
- BT80
- Area
- Tyrone
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for door automation and controls in Cookstown
- Manual override. Chain or crank override so doors open during power cuts.
- Manual-to-electric. Hand-operated doors converted to power, with the paperwork a powered door needs.
- Inverter drives. Frequency inverters move busy doors faster while cutting wear on every cycle.
- Activation options. Buttons, key switches, remotes, pull cords, loops, radar and access control.
- Interlocks. Airlocks, door-to-leveller and fire alarm interfaces.
What this work can involve
- Adding radar with cross-traffic suppression to a door on a busy aisle so passing trucks do not open it.
- 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.
Powered door rules in Northern Ireland
Cookstown is in Northern Ireland, where workplace safety is regulated by HSENI under the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 and PUWER (Northern Ireland) 1999 require occupiers to keep powered doors safe and maintained. Under the Windsor Framework, EU machinery rules and CE marking continue to apply to powered doors placed on the market here, with the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 applying from 20 January 2027.
How the work is organised
Sites in and around Cookstown 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
| 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
How much does it cost to make a door electric in Cookstown?
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 Cookstown follows a free survey.
How long does a door automation job take in Cookstown?
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.
Can our door in Cookstown 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.
Door automation and controls near Cookstown
Our teams cover Cookstown (BT80) and nearby Magherafelt, Dungannon, Portadown, along with the rest of County Tyrone.
- Door automation and controls in Magherafelt
- Door automation and controls in Dungannon
- Door automation and controls in Portadown
- Door automation and controls in Craigavon
- Door automation and controls in Armagh
- Door automation and controls in Lurgan
Other services in Cookstown
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Bollards and door protection
- Impact traffic doors
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Cookstown. Last updated 19 October 2026.