In short
Every safety upgrade in Annan 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.
- Town
- Annan
- Postcode district
- DG12
- Area
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Warning devices. Lights and sounders make sure people know when a door is about to move.
- Light curtains. Many beams from floor to head detect people and vehicles anywhere in the opening.
- Safety edges. Edges on the closing rail detect contact and send the door back up.
- Records. You receive a record of the devices fitted and the tests carried out.
- Fall protection. If a spring, cable or drive fails, the door is caught before it falls.
What this work can involve
- Adding anti-fall devices to heavy roller shutters identified in a workplace risk assessment review.
- Adding warning beacons and photocells to a door that is being converted to automatic closing on a timer.
- Upgrading an old relay control panel so monitored safety edges and photocells can be connected to it.
Safety law for industrial doors in Scotland
Industrial doors in Annan 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
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 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.
Frequently asked questions
Will a safety upgrade at our Annan 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.
Our door at our Annan 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.
How long does a safety upgrade take in Annan?
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.
Door safety upgrades near Annan
Our teams cover Annan (DG12) and nearby Lockerbie, Dumfries, Hawick, along with the rest of Dumfries and Galloway.
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Other services in Annan
- Industrial door repairs
- Complete loading bays
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Industrial door installation
- Door automation and controls
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Dock levellers
- PVC strip curtains
More about Door safety upgrades · industrial doors in Annan. Last updated 19 October 2026.