At a glance
Every safety upgrade in Dorset starts with a free survey and force test of the door as it stands, followed by a written fixed price for the devices we recommend before any work starts.
- Area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Bournemouth
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- 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.
- 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.
- Warning devices. Lights and sounders make sure people know when a door is about to move.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Adding anti-fall devices to heavy roller shutters identified in a workplace risk assessment review.
- Force-testing a run of loading bay doors and adjusting closing speeds where results exceed the limits.
- Fitting spring-break and cable-break devices to older sectional doors installed without any fall protection.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Dorset?
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.
How the work is organised
Sites in and around Dorset 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 door safety upgrades
| 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 Dorset
Do our powered doors in Dorset 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.
Can you force-test our doors in Dorset?
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.
Our door at our Dorset site has a bypassed safety edge. What should we do?
Stop using the door under power until the safety device is working, or use it on hold-to-run only if the risk assessment allows. We can replace the edge or fit alternative detection and re-test the door.
Towns in Dorset we cover
We cover 5 towns in Dorset for door safety upgrades, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch.
Other services in Dorset
- Impact traffic doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Dock levellers
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Industrial door repairs
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Dock shelters and seals
More about Door safety upgrades. Last updated 19 October 2026.