At a glance
Door safety upgrades for powered roller shutters, sectional doors and sliding doors in Somerset. We force-test the door, assess how it is used and fit the safety edges, photocells or light curtains it needs.
- Area
- Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Taunton
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Somerset
- Light curtains. Full-height multi-beam detection across the whole opening.
- Panel upgrades. Where the old panel cannot monitor devices, we replace it with one that can.
- Warning devices. Beacons, sounders and traffic lights to warn people of a moving door.
- Safety edges. Pressure-sensitive or optical edges that stop and reverse the door on contact.
- Photocells. Beams across the opening that stop the door closing while broken.
Typical scopes of work
- Carrying out safety upgrades on the powered doors of a newly leased unit before a tenant moves in.
- Force-testing a run of loading bay doors and adjusting closing speeds where results exceed the limits.
- Adding anti-fall devices to heavy roller shutters identified in a workplace risk assessment review.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Somerset?
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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Most installations in Somerset can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Prices for door safety upgrades in Somerset
| 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
How long does a safety upgrade take in Somerset?
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.
Do you upgrade doors from other installers across the South West?
Yes. We upgrade safety devices on most makes of powered door across the South West, 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 Somerset?
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 Somerset we cover
We cover 10 towns in Somerset for door safety upgrades, including Taunton, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil.
Other services in Somerset
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door installation
- Hangar and large-span doors
- High-speed doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial roller shutters
- Complete loading bays
More about Door safety upgrades. Last updated 19 October 2026.