The short version
Tired of hand-chaining a heavy door open at your Tipton unit? A manual-to-electric conversion saves time every shift, and we handle the safety devices and conformity paperwork that come with it.
- Town
- Tipton
- Postcode district
- DY4
- Area
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Tipton
- Interlocks. Doors linked to each other, to levellers or to the alarm so they work in the right sequence.
- 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.
- Safety devices. Safety edges, photocells and light curtains, force-tested to BS EN 12453.
- Manual override. Chain or crank override so doors open during power cuts.
What this work can involve
- Replacing an obsolete control panel with a modern unit, then re-testing the safety devices and closing forces.
- Installing an airlock interlock between two high-speed doors so only one can be open at a time.
- Converting hand-chained sectional doors to electric operation with push-button controls, safety edges and photocells.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Tipton 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.
Planning the work around your site
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Budgeting for door automation and controls in Tipton
| 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
Can our door in Tipton 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 long does a door automation job take in Tipton?
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 you take responsibility for the conformity paperwork in Tipton?
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.
Door automation and controls near Tipton
Besides Tipton, we can survey and quote for sites in Dudley, Wednesbury, West Bromwich and the rest of the West Midlands.
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- Door automation and controls in Wolverhampton
Other services in Tipton
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Door safety upgrades
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- High-speed doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Dock shelters and seals
More about Door automation and controls · industrial doors in Tipton. Last updated 19 October 2026.