Covering Dundee and nearby
Addresses anywhere in the DD1, DD2, DD3 and DD4 postcode districts can book sensor upgrades and replacement through us. The engineer who attends works under our management and travels to the site. There is no branch in Dundee, so the price, the booking and the paperwork all come from one place.
Business parks around Dundee tend to have reception doors that see steady rather than heavy traffic, often with access control after hours. A swing or sliding operator linked to a card reader or intercom is a common arrangement for entrances like these.
Nearby towns we also list for sensor upgrades and replacement (straight-line distance): Cupar (10.5 miles), Carnoustie (10.5 miles), St Andrews (11.2 miles), Forfar (12.5 miles), Arbroath (16.1 miles), Blairgowrie (16.3 miles).
What to think about for sensor upgrades and replacement in Dundee
- Sensor changes on escape route doors must never stop the door opening when it needs to. The engineer checks the door's escape mode after any sensor work.
- Swing doors in narrow corridors need sensors on the leaf to protect people on both sides. The engineer checks the swing path and any walls or fittings close by.
- Shopping parades and older shopfronts in Dundee sometimes have low transoms or canopies that limit where a sensor can be mounted. The engineer checks height and angle first.
- Care settings in Dundee often need longer hold-open times and wider safety zones for residents who move slowly, use walking frames or pause in the doorway.
- Rain, snow and blowing leaves can trigger radar sensors over exposed doors. Some sensors filter weather better than others, which the engineer weighs up when choosing a replacement.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Dundee: 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: typically £195 to £495 ex VAT.
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Add or replace a safety or activation sensor | £195 – £495 | per sensor fitted, ex VAT |
| Touch-free switch or push pad | £145 – £395 | per switch, ex VAT |
| Side-screen or light-curtain protection | from £295 | per door, ex VAT; on survey |
Sensor prices cover the part, fitting and set-up. If a sensor is fitted on a visit of its own, the visit charge (from £95 ex VAT) is added, and we confirm the total in writing before an engineer attends. Each sensor is set up for the door and tested before the engineer leaves.
Standards and rules in Scotland
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.
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. HSE guidance on those regulations says the frequency of maintenance depends on the equipment and the manufacturer’s information.
How it works
- Share the details. Send the address in Dundee, the door type and make if you know it, and a description or video of the problem. For servicing, tell us how many doors there are and how busy each one is.
- Price confirmed in writing. We agree the visit price in writing before an engineer attends. Some straightforward repairs can be priced in full from photos and the make and model of the door.
- Diagnosis and repair. A specialist engineer attends on the agreed date, finds the cause, repairs or services the door, and tests its operation, sensors and safety functions with reference to BS EN 16005.
- Written record. Each visit ends with a written record for your files. Anything still outstanding, such as parts on order or recommended upgrades, is quoted before any further work is done.
Send a photo of the door and sensor at your building in Dundee, and we will confirm the visit price and the likely sensor before booking an engineer.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Dundee: questions
Do engineers carry sensors for doors in Dundee?
Engineers carry common combined and safety sensors, so many replacements can be fitted at the first visit. Light curtains and specialist sensors are ordered once the door is identified, with delivery typically 1 to 2 weeks. Photos in advance help us bring the right part first time.
Can you give me a price for sensor upgrades and replacement in Dundee?
Our guide is £195 to £495 excluding VAT (per sensor fitted), the same guide prices we use across the UK. We agree the visit price in writing before an engineer attends in Dundee, and quote any parts or further work before doing them. The price guide lists typical repair and service costs.
Can a risk assessment in Dundee tell us which sensors we need?
Yes. A safety inspection tests each hazard zone and records where sensor coverage is missing or poor. The report then lists the sensors or light curtains needed, and we can quote those items exactly as listed, or you can pass the report to another competent installer.
Can you price new sensors for my door in Dundee from photos?
Often, yes. Photos of the sensor, the door from both sides and the label on the operator cover usually tell us which sensor is needed and whether it suits the controller. We can then quote the sensor and fitting in advance, with the visit price confirmed before anyone travels.
How often should automatic doors in Dundee be serviced?
No law sets a fixed interval. 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. Site staff should also carry out simple regular checks and keep a record of them.
What if a door in Dundee is found to be unsafe?
The engineer explains the problem and, where needed, leaves the door in a safe state, for example switched off or set so it cannot trap or strike anyone. You receive a written note of the issue. The repair or upgrade that would put it right is quoted before any further work is carried out.
Who is responsible for automatic doors on escape routes in Dundee?
The person responsible for fire safety under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 for those premises. Scottish guidance allows automatic doors on escape routes only where they fail safely to outward opening or have a monitored fail-safe system that opens them on power failure, sensor failure and fire alarm.