Covering Farnborough and nearby
We cover the whole of the GU14 postcode district, along with nearby towns in Hampshire. You book each visit for automatic door repairs directly with us, and a specialist automatic door engineer working under our management travels to your site on the agreed date.
Care homes and supported living schemes are spread across Farnborough and the surrounding area, and their doors have to balance easy access with resident safety. Slow, gentle operation, hold-open devices linked to the fire alarm and controlled exits are typical requirements.
Nearby towns we also list for automatic door repairs (straight-line distance): Camberley (3.0 miles), Aldershot (3.2 miles), Fleet (3.4 miles), Sandhurst (3.9 miles), Yateley (4.7 miles), Crowthorne (5.5 miles).
What to think about for automatic door repairs in Farnborough
- Glass damage needs prompt action to keep people safe. Switch the door off, keep people back from the broken leaf and tape or board the glass if that can be done safely.
- Older shopfronts in Farnborough may have automatic doors with discontinued drive units. Ask whether parts are still available before agreeing to a large repair, as a new operator may be better value.
- Rule out the simple things. Check whether the door's isolator or fused spur has been switched off, and whether other equipment on the same circuit has also stopped working.
- Doors knocked by trolleys, pushchairs or deliveries often go out of line. Repeated impacts damage rollers and floor guides, so it helps to know roughly when the fault first appeared.
- A door with battery backup may show a fault, or fail to open in a power cut, when its battery is worn out. Batteries are a routine replacement part rather than a major repair.
Automatic door repairs in Farnborough: guide prices
The visit price is agreed in writing before an engineer attends; parts and any further work are quoted before they are done. Guide price: from £95 ex VAT (£114 inc VAT).
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Repair visit including the first hour, standard hours | £95 – £195 | ex VAT; homes £114 – £234 inc VAT |
| Repair visit, evenings and weekends | £195 – £300 | ex VAT; homes £234 – £360 inc VAT |
| Additional labour | £65 – £95 | per hour, ex VAT; homes £78 – £114 inc VAT |
| Sensor replacement | £195 – £495 | fitted, ex VAT; homes £234 – £594 inc VAT |
| Drive belt replacement | £145 – £345 | fitted, ex VAT; homes £174 – £414 inc VAT |
| Rollers, carriage wheels or floor guides | £195 – £495 | fitted, ex VAT; homes £234 – £594 inc VAT |
| Door off track or realignment | £125 – £345 | ex VAT; homes £150 – £414 inc VAT |
| Controller (control board) replacement | £395 – £895 | fitted, ex VAT; homes £474 – £1,074 inc VAT |
| Motor or gearbox replacement | £695 – £1,395 | fitted, ex VAT; homes £834 – £1,674 inc VAT |
The visit price is agreed in writing before an engineer attends. Parts and further work are quoted before they are done. Prices for faulty parts depend on the make and model of the door.
Standards and rules in England
No law sets a fixed service interval. We recommend that a trained engineer checks the safety functions at least once a year, with service intervals set by the manufacturer’s instructions and how heavily the door is used, and that someone on site carries out simple regular checks and keeps a record.
BS EN 16005 is the current standard for the safety in use of powered pedestrian doors, and BS 7036-0:2014 is the British code of practice for risk assessment and risk reduction used alongside it. Standards are not law in themselves, but they are the recognised benchmark for showing an automatic door is safe to use, and we set up, test and document doors with reference to them. Standards are not retrospective, so an older door does not become unlawful when a standard is updated; a site-specific risk assessment shows whether any upgrades are sensible.
How it works
- Report the fault or service. Let us know whether the door has failed, is behaving oddly or is simply due a service or safety inspection. A short video of the problem helps the engineer prepare for the visit.
- Agree the price first. Before anyone travels to Farnborough, the visit price is set out in writing. It is based on the door type, the work requested and the location, so you know the cost in advance.
- Diagnose, repair, test. On site, the engineer finds the cause and puts it right where the parts are to hand, or completes the planned service. Sensors, safety functions and emergency behaviour are checked before the door returns to use.
- Paperwork and next steps. A written record of the visit is left with you or sent afterwards. If parts must be ordered or more work is advisable, it is quoted separately and only goes ahead once you accept.
Need an automatic door repair in Farnborough? Call us or use the enquiry form with the symptoms, and the visit cost is agreed with you before anyone travels.
Automatic door repairs in Farnborough: questions
Can you tell me the cost before visiting my premises in Farnborough?
We always confirm the visit price before attending. For some faults, photos of the door and the operator label let us price the repair itself in advance. Where the cause needs testing on site, parts and extra work are quoted after diagnosis and only go ahead if you agree.
What is the guide price for automatic door repairs in Farnborough?
Our guide starts from £95 excluding VAT (visit including the first hour), the same guide price we use across the UK. For homes that is from £114 including VAT. We agree the visit price in writing before an engineer attends in Farnborough, and quote any parts or further work before doing them. The price guide lists typical repair and service costs.
Is it safe to keep using a faulty automatic door in Farnborough?
It depends on the fault. A slow or noisy door may be safe to use until the visit, but a door that strikes people, closes unexpectedly or has damaged glass should be switched off and kept clear. If you are unsure, switch it off and use another entrance until an engineer has checked it.
Can you repair revolving doors in Farnborough?
Yes. The engineers we send work on automatic and manual revolving doors as well as sliding and swing doors. Revolving doors have extra safety devices, such as stop buttons and edge sensors, which are all tested after a repair. Parts for some revolving doors take longer to source, so photos of the drive and control panel help us prepare.
Do you leave a written record after each visit in Farnborough?
Yes. Every visit ends with a written record of what was checked, what was done and anything that still needs attention. For safety inspections you receive a report of the findings and a site-specific risk assessment. Keeping these on file is the usual way to show that a workplace door is maintained and in good working order.
Can you price a repair in Farnborough from photos?
Sometimes. Clear photos of the door, the operator cover and any label showing the make and model, plus a description of what the door is doing, can let us price a likely repair before a visit. Where the cause is not obvious, we agree a diagnostic visit price in writing first and quote the repair afterwards.
Which building regulations apply to a new automatic entrance in Farnborough?
In England the guidance is Approved Document M (Volume 2) for access, Approved Document B for fire safety and escape routes, and Approved Document K for glazing and powered doors. A new entrance can count as building work, so building control should be involved before it is ordered.