In short
We can install high-speed doors in Bristol and throughout the South West, from self-repairing fabric doors on internal forklift routes to insulated spiral doors that serve as the main external opening of a building.
- Area
- Bristol
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Bristol
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for high-speed doors in Bristol
- Vision panels. Clear vision strips or windows so drivers can see through the closed door.
- Fabric doors. Lightweight roll-up curtains that suit most internal doorways and many protected external ones.
- Light curtains. Full-height safety light curtains in the frame stop the door closing on anything.
- Inverter drives. A frequency inverter accelerates and brakes the curtain smoothly, cutting wear on every cycle.
- Smart activation. Radar, loops, pull cords or interlocks set to the traffic using the door.
What this work can involve
- Setting up radar with cross-traffic suppression so a door on a busy aisle opens only for approaching traffic.
- Replacing a worn fabric curtain, bottom bar and drive belt on a door logging thousands of cycles a week.
- Adding a high-speed fabric door inside an existing sectional door so the outer door can stay open during the shift.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Bristol?
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.
Planning the work around your site
Sites in and around Bristol 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 for high-speed doors
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| High-speed fabric door | £7,495 – £15,995 |
| High-speed spiral (rigid slat) door | £17,995 – £34,995 |
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.
High-speed doors in Bristol: your questions
Do you repair high-speed doors across the South West?
Yes. We repair fabric and spiral high-speed doors across the South West, including curtains, bottom bars, drives, inverters and safety devices, subject to parts availability. Repair visits are chargeable and quoted up front.
What safety features will a high-speed door at our Bristol premises have?
Typically a full-height light curtain or photocells, limited closing forces, and on many fabric models a soft or breakaway bottom edge. The exact package comes from the risk assessment for your traffic and is tested before handover.
Do high-speed doors in Bristol need more servicing than standard doors?
Usually, yes, because they cycle so often. We base the service interval on the cycle counter and the manufacturer's guidance rather than a fixed annual visit, and can set up a planned maintenance schedule.
Towns in Bristol we cover
We cover 4 towns in Bristol for high-speed doors, including Bristol, Brislington, Fishponds, Avonmouth.
Other services in Bristol
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
More about High-speed doors. Last updated 19 October 2026.