Quick answer
Older door control panels may not accept modern monitored safety devices. At premises in Surrey, we can replace them where needed, adding inverter control and better fault diagnostics in the same visit.
- Area
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Guildford
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Surrey
- Photocells. If something breaks the beam, the door will not close.
- Force testing. We measure how hard the door closes and record the results at each test point.
- Fall protection. If a spring, cable or drive fails, the door is caught before it falls.
- 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.
What this work can involve
- Upgrading an old relay control panel so monitored safety edges and photocells can be connected to it.
- Adding warning beacons and photocells to a door that is being converted to automatic closing on a timer.
- Replacing a damaged or bypassed safety edge on a yard roller shutter and re-testing its closing forces.
Powered door rules that apply in Surrey
Surrey is in England, where powered industrial doors fall under Great Britain's health and safety law. Whoever makes a door powered — including converting a manual door — usually takes on the manufacturer's duties under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: risk assessment, technical file, conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Once it is in use, the employer or occupier must keep it safe under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.
How the work is organised
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
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 Surrey
Will a safety upgrade at our Surrey 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 the South East?
Yes. We upgrade safety devices on most makes of powered door across the South East, whoever installed them, checking that new devices are compatible with the existing control panel and replacing the panel where needed.
How long does a safety upgrade take in Surrey?
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.
Towns in Surrey we cover
We cover 18 towns in Surrey for door safety upgrades, including Guildford, Woking, Esher, Redhill.
- Guildford
- Woking
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines-upon-Thames
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford (Surrey)
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
Other services in Surrey
- Industrial door installation
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Door automation and controls
- Complete loading bays
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Bollards and door protection
- Cold store and freezer doors
More about Door safety upgrades. Last updated 19 October 2026.