Automatic door work in Reading
Out-of-hours work is common in a city, where retail entrances may only be available before opening and office lobbies at weekends. Work in Reading can be arranged early in the morning, in the evening or at weekends where the building needs it, with any extra cost shown in the written price.
- Shops and high streets. Automatic doors that hold heat in and let customers with buggies, wheelchairs or full bags walk straight in, including older shopfronts where space is tight. See shops and retail.
- Schools, councils and public buildings. Entrances for schools, libraries, leisure centres and civic buildings across Reading, planned around term dates, opening hours and public access. See public buildings.
- Fire door hold-open devices. Alarm-linked devices that keep busy fire doors open for everyday use and release them to close automatically when the fire alarm operates. See fire door hold-open devices.
- Healthcare and care settings. Automatic doors for surgeries, clinics, wards and care homes, set up for gentle opening and closing where vulnerable people use them. See care homes and healthcare.
Services in Reading
New automatic doors
- Automatic sliding doors in Reading
- Telescopic sliding doors in Reading
- Curved automatic doors in Reading
- Frameless glass automatic doors in Reading
- Revolving doors in Reading
- Automatic folding doors in Reading
- Automatic swing doors in Reading
- Hermetic sliding doors in Reading
- Break-out escape route doors in Reading
- Automatic entrance lobbies in Reading
Accessibility and control
- Accessible door operators in Reading
- Home automatic door openers in Reading
- Automating an existing door in Reading
- Automatic internal doors in Reading
- Touch-free and push-button activation in Reading
- Access control for automatic doors in Reading
- Fire door hold-open devices in Reading
Repairs, servicing and safety
- Automatic door repairs in Reading
- Automatic door servicing in Reading
- Safety inspections and risk assessments in Reading
- Sensor upgrades and replacement in Reading
- Drive unit replacement in Reading
- Automatic door refurbishment in Reading
- Safety and compliance upgrades in Reading
Automatic doors and the law in England
Doors on escape routes and fire doors are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In England, fire safety law says sliding or revolving doors must not be used for exits specifically intended as emergency exits.
Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers and employers must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, which can include altering a physical feature such as a heavy entrance door.
Nearby towns (straight-line distance)
- Woodley · 3.8 mi
- Wokingham · 6.6 mi
- Crowthorne · 9.7 mi
- Yateley · 9.9 mi
- Bracknell · 9.9 mi
- Sandhurst · 11.0 mi
Questions from Reading
Can an existing door in Reading be made automatic?
Often, yes. If the door, frame and hinges are sound, a swing or sliding operator can be added rather than replacing the whole entrance. The free survey checks the weight and condition of the door, the fixings, the space for the operator and the power supply. See automating an existing door for what is involved.
How much do automatic doors cost in Reading?
Prices depend on the door type, the size of the opening and what is already there. We publish guide prices for every service on our prices page, and the guide price tool gives a range before anyone visits. The same guide prices apply across the UK, and the written quote confirms the figure for your building.
Can you repair an automatic door in Reading that you did not install?
Yes. Engineers working under our management repair most makes of automatic door, whoever fitted them. Tell us what the door is doing and send a photo of any label on the operator. We agree the visit price in writing before anyone attends, and quote any parts before fitting them.
Can you work with schools, hospitals and care homes in Reading?
We can. Healthcare, care and education buildings need doors that are gentle, reliable and safe for vulnerable users, with work planned around patients, residents or the school timetable. We provide written prices and records suited to organisations that buy through procurement. See sectors for more on each type of building.
Who actually carries out the work in Reading?
Specialist automatic door engineers working under our management. We are the contracting party: we arrange the survey or diagnosis, provide the written price, book the work and deal with any follow-up, so you deal with us throughout. We do not have premises in Reading; engineers travel to each address.