At a glance
Door safety upgrades for powered roller shutters, sectional doors and sliding doors in Devon. We force-test the door, assess how it is used and fit the safety edges, photocells or light curtains it needs.
- Area
- Devon
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Exeter
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Photocells. Beams across the opening that stop the door closing while broken.
- Safety edges. Pressure-sensitive or optical edges that stop and reverse the door on contact.
- Warning devices. Lights and sounders make sure people know when a door is about to move.
- Force testing. Closing forces measured against BS EN 12453 limits and recorded.
- Fall protection. Spring-break, cable-break and anti-fall devices against suspension failure.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting a full-height light curtain to an automatic sectional door on a busy pedestrian route.
- Fitting spring-break and cable-break devices to older sectional doors installed without any fall protection.
- Replacing a damaged or bypassed safety edge on a yard roller shutter and re-testing its closing forces.
Powered door rules that apply in Devon
Devon is in England, where powered industrial doors fall under Great Britain's health and safety law. Whoever makes a door powered — including converting a manual door — usually takes on the manufacturer's duties under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: risk assessment, technical file, conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Once it is in use, the employer or occupier must keep it safe under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.
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
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Safety upgrade (edges, photocells, light curtain) | £445 – £1,795 per door |
| Repair visit (attendance and first hour) | £145 – £195 |
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 Devon
Do our powered doors in Devon need safety upgrades?
It depends on how they are controlled and used. Doors that close automatically or on a single press typically need edges and photocells or light curtains. A survey and force test shows whether your doors meet current expectations.
How long does a safety upgrade take in Devon?
Most upgrades take a few hours per door, including re-testing. If a new control panel is needed, it may take longer. We plan work to keep doors out of use for as short a time as possible.
Can you force-test our doors in Devon?
Yes. We measure closing forces with a calibrated tester at the points set out in BS EN 12453, record the results and recommend any adjustments or devices needed. Force testing can be part of a service visit.
Towns in Devon we cover
We cover 9 towns in Devon for door safety upgrades, including Exeter, Plymouth, Paignton, Torquay.
Other services in Devon
- PVC strip curtains
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door installation
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door replacement
- Fire shutters
- Complete loading bays
More about Door safety upgrades. Last updated 19 October 2026.