At a glance
Busy doors in Crawley (RH11) that close automatically need reliable detection. A full-height light curtain stops the door before it touches anyone, with a safety edge on the bottom rail as back-up.
- Town
- Crawley
- Postcode district
- RH11
- Area
- West Sussex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Crawley
- Fall protection. Spring-break, cable-break and anti-fall devices against suspension failure.
- Light curtains. Many beams from floor to head detect people and vehicles anywhere in the opening.
- Force testing. We measure how hard the door closes and record the results at each test point.
- Warning devices. Lights and sounders make sure people know when a door is about to move.
- Safety edges. Edges on the closing rail detect contact and send the door back up.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting a full-height light curtain to an automatic sectional door on a busy pedestrian route.
- Adding warning beacons and photocells to a door that is being converted to automatic closing on a timer.
- Fitting spring-break and cable-break devices to older sectional doors installed without any fall protection.
Safety law for industrial doors in England
Industrial doors in Crawley 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.
How the work is organised
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 Crawley
| 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 Crawley?
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.
Our door at our Crawley 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.
Will a safety upgrade at our Crawley 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 Crawley
Our teams cover Crawley (RH11) and nearby Horley, Horsham, East Grinstead, along with the rest of West Sussex.
- Door safety upgrades in Horley
- Door safety upgrades in Horsham
- Door safety upgrades in East Grinstead
- Door safety upgrades in Reigate
- Door safety upgrades in Haywards Heath
- Door safety upgrades in Redhill
Other services in Crawley
- High-speed doors
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Hangar and large-span doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Complete loading bays
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Door automation and controls
- Impact traffic doors
More about Door safety upgrades · industrial doors in Crawley. Last updated 19 October 2026.