Covering Swindon and nearby
Homes, businesses and public buildings throughout the SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5 and SN25 postcode districts can arrange curved automatic doors with us. We are the contracting party and organise every visit; the engineer, who works under our management, travels in to Swindon for the job rather than working from premises in town.
Universities, colleges and city hotels see sharp peaks of traffic at changeover times and check-in hours. For entrances like these in Swindon, opening width, hold-open time and sensor range are set so the door copes with crowds without wasting heat.
Nearby towns we also list for curved automatic doors (straight-line distance): Calne (12.7 miles), Cirencester (13.8 miles), Chippenham (16.3 miles), Melksham (20.1 miles), Witney (20.1 miles), Stroud (22.3 miles).
What to think about for curved automatic doors in Swindon
- Consider a spare curved panel for busy entrances in Swindon. It costs more at the start, but a broken leaf can then be replaced without waiting for new glass to be bent.
- Listed buildings and conservation areas in Swindon may need consent for a curved entrance. Drawings showing the radius, frame colour and canopy detail help the planning authority understand the proposal.
- Curved entrances in Swindon are often installed during a wider refurbishment. Working with the main contractor on dates, power and protection of the finished floor helps the door go in once, without return visits.
- Hotel entrances in Swindon see bursts of arrivals with luggage and coach parties. Choose a diameter and clear opening that let several people and cases pass together without waiting for a second cycle.
- Busy entrances with curved floor guides collect grit from the street. A good matwell and regular cleaning of the guide channels keep the leaves running smoothly around the arc.
Curved automatic doors in Swindon: guide prices
The site survey is free, including the measured drawing and a fixed, itemised written quote. Guide price: from £14,995 ex VAT.
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Half-round curved sliding entrance | from £14,995 | installed, ex VAT; priced on survey |
| Full-round curved entrance or large radius | Priced on survey | glass and track are made to the radius |
| Battery backup for power-cut operation | £395 – £695 | per door, ex VAT |
| Card or fob reader tied into the door | £795 – £2,495 | per door, ex VAT |
Curved doors are designed and priced after a free site survey, because the glass, track and screens are made to the radius of your entrance.
Standards and rules in England
In Great Britain a new or converted powered door must meet the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 before it is first used, and can carry the UKCA or the CE marking. Workplace law (the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992) expects powered doors to have suitable and effective features to stop them trapping anyone and, where needed for safety, to open by hand unless they open automatically if the power fails. Doors at work must also be kept in efficient working order under a suitable system of maintenance.
Building regulations guidance in England (Approved Document M, Volume 2) says a powered opening system should be used where a self-closing entrance door would need more than 30 N at the leading edge to open, or more than 22.5 N between 30° and 60°, and expects external doors used by the public in new buildings to give at least 1000 mm of effective clear width.
How it works
- Start with a short enquiry. Use the form, phone or email. Tell us whether the work is a new door, an upgrade or an opener for a home, and we arrange the next step for your site in Swindon.
- Measured survey. The free survey confirms what will fit and what the entrance needs: opening width, door type, activation, safety sensors and behaviour on power loss or fire alarm, matched to how the building is used.
- Written price, no surprises. A fixed, itemised quote sets out the specification, the work involved, the expected lead time and the warranty terms. You can ask questions or change the specification before accepting it.
- Installed and commissioned. The door is installed with as little disruption as possible, then set up and tested for its hazard zones. Before leaving, the engineer explains the controls and hands over the documents for your records.
To replace a tired entrance in Swindon with a curved door, tell us the width, the depth available in front of the building and how busy it gets.
Curved automatic doors in Swindon: questions
Is the site survey for a curved door in Swindon free?
Yes. For a new curved entrance, the survey costs nothing and carries no obligation. The engineer measures the frontage, checks the structure, floor and power, and discusses the options with you. You then receive drawings and a fixed, itemised written quote.
How are prices worked out for curved automatic doors in Swindon?
Our guide starts from £14,995 excluding VAT (per entrance), the same guide price we use across the UK. The free site survey in Swindon confirms the price as a fixed, itemised written quote, and the guide price tool gives you a range before anyone visits.
Who looks after a curved door in Swindon once it is fitted?
You can arrange servicing with us, with each visit priced in writing beforehand. Curved doors need regular attention to the floor guides and carriages that follow the arc. A trained engineer should check the safety functions at least once a year, and busy hotel or store entrances are usually serviced more often.
Can a curved door in Swindon replace a revolving door?
In many cases, yes. A full-round curved door gives similar draught protection with a straight, open path through, which many visitors find easier than a revolving door. The survey checks whether the existing drum position, floor recess and canopy can be reused or need altering.
Can installation in Swindon happen outside opening hours?
Yes. Many shops, surgeries and offices prefer work early in the morning, in the evening or at weekends, when the entrance is quietest. Tell us your constraints when you enquire and they are built into the plan. Any extra cost for out-of-hours work is shown in the written quote rather than added afterwards.
Do you service doors in Swindon after installing them?
Yes. We recommend 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; busy doors are often serviced more often. Servicing can follow on from the installation, with the price agreed in writing and a record left after every visit.
Which building regulations apply to a new automatic entrance in Swindon?
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.