Door safety upgrades in Exeter

Quick answer

Busy doors in Exeter (EX1) that close automatically need reliable detection. A full-height light curtain stops the door before it touches anyone, with a safety edge on the bottom rail as back-up.

Town: Exeter
Postcode district: EX1
Area: Devon
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for door safety upgrades in Exeter

Light curtains. Many beams from floor to head detect people and vehicles anywhere in the opening.
Records. You receive a record of the devices fitted and the tests carried out.
Warning devices. Beacons, sounders and traffic lights to warn people of a moving door.
Panel upgrades. Where the old panel cannot monitor devices, we replace it with one that can.
Safety edges. Edges on the closing rail detect contact and send the door back up.

Jobs we can carry out

Upgrading an old relay control panel so monitored safety edges and photocells can be connected to it.
Fitting spring-break and cable-break devices to older sectional doors installed without any fall protection.
Carrying out safety upgrades on the powered doors of a newly leased unit before a tenant moves in.

Safety law for industrial doors in England

Industrial doors in Exeter 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

For busy sites in Devon the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.

Prices for door safety upgrades in Exeter

Door safety upgrades 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.

Frequently asked questions

Will a safety upgrade at our Exeter premises include paperwork?

Yes. We record the devices fitted, the force test results and any changes to the control panel, and update the door's risk assessment, giving you written evidence that the door was checked and upgraded.

Do you upgrade doors from other installers across Devon?

Yes. We upgrade safety devices on most makes of powered door across Devon, whoever installed them, checking that new devices are compatible with the existing control panel and replacing the panel where needed.

Can you force-test our doors in Exeter?

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.

Door safety upgrades near Exeter

Working in Exeter? We also take on jobs in Exmouth, Tiverton, Newton Abbot and across Devon.

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More about Door safety upgrades · industrial doors in Exeter. Last updated 19 October 2026.