In short
Older door control panels may not accept modern monitored safety devices. At premises in Chichester, we can replace them where needed, adding inverter control and better fault diagnostics in the same visit.
- Town
- Chichester
- Postcode district
- PO19
- Area
- West Sussex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for door safety upgrades in Chichester
- Light curtains. Full-height multi-beam detection across the whole opening.
- 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.
- Photocells. If something breaks the beam, the door will not close.
- Panel upgrades. Where the old panel cannot monitor devices, we replace it with one that can.
Typical scopes of work
- Fitting spring-break and cable-break devices to older sectional doors installed without any fall protection.
- Adding warning beacons and photocells to a door that is being converted to automatic closing on a timer.
- Fitting a full-height light curtain to an automatic sectional door on a busy pedestrian route.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Chichester?
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
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.
Budgeting for door safety upgrades in Chichester
| 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 Chichester?
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 West Sussex?
Yes. We upgrade safety devices on most makes of powered door across West Sussex, whoever installed them, checking that new devices are compatible with the existing control panel and replacing the panel where needed.
Will a safety upgrade at our Chichester 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.
Door safety upgrades near Chichester
Working in Chichester? We also take on jobs in Bognor Regis, Havant, Littlehampton and across West Sussex.
- Door safety upgrades in Bognor Regis
- Door safety upgrades in Havant
- Door safety upgrades in Littlehampton
- Door safety upgrades in Waterlooville
- Door safety upgrades in Portsmouth
- Door safety upgrades in Gosport
Other services in Chichester
- Complete loading bays
- Dock shelters and seals
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Impact traffic doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Door safety upgrades · industrial doors in Chichester. Last updated 19 October 2026.