The short version
Older door control panels may not accept modern monitored safety devices. At premises in Yeovil, we can replace them where needed, adding inverter control and better fault diagnostics in the same visit.
- Town
- Yeovil
- Postcode district
- BA20
- Area
- Somerset
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Photocells. If something breaks the beam, the door will not close.
- Force testing. Closing forces measured against BS EN 12453 limits and recorded.
- Fall protection. If a spring, cable or drive fails, the door is caught before it falls.
- Warning devices. Beacons, sounders and traffic lights to warn people of a moving door.
- Safety edges. Edges on the closing rail detect contact and send the door back up.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing a damaged or bypassed safety edge on a yard roller shutter and re-testing its closing forces.
- Upgrading an old relay control panel so monitored safety edges and photocells can be connected to it.
- 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 Yeovil?
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
For busy sites in Somerset 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.
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
How long does a safety upgrade take in Yeovil?
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.
Will a safety upgrade at our Yeovil 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 our powered doors in Yeovil 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.
Door safety upgrades near Yeovil
Our teams cover Yeovil (BA20) and nearby Dorchester, Bridgwater, Taunton, along with the rest of Somerset.
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Other services in Yeovil
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Complete loading bays
- Industrial door repairs
- Door automation and controls
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Sectional overhead doors
More about Door safety upgrades · industrial doors in Yeovil. Last updated 19 October 2026.