Covering Greenwich and nearby
We do not keep premises in Greenwich. Instead, enquiries about sensor upgrades and replacement come to us, we agree the price in writing, and a specialist engineer working under our management travels to the address in the SE10 postcode district on a date that suits the site.
Getting a van close to the door is often the hardest part of a London job. Red routes, controlled parking zones and loading rules vary from street to street, so access and parking restrictions are planned into the visit to Greenwich before it is booked.
Nearby towns we also list for sensor upgrades and replacement (straight-line distance): Lewisham (0.9 miles), Canary Wharf (1.9 miles), Catford (2.3 miles), Peckham (2.5 miles), Canning Town (2.8 miles), Eltham (3.3 miles).
What to think about for sensor upgrades and replacement in Greenwich
- Corridor doors that people walk past rather than through may work better on a touch-free switch than a motion sensor, cutting needless openings and heat loss.
- Care settings in Greenwich often need longer hold-open times and wider safety zones for residents who move slowly, use walking frames or pause in the doorway.
- 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.
- Doors with side screens may need a light curtain on the leaf edge or post to protect the gap. This is one of the most common upgrades on older sliding doors.
- Sites in Greenwich that open early or close late may want sensor work done outside trading hours. Tell us the quieter times when you book the visit.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Greenwich: 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 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.
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 Greenwich, 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.
Upgrade the sensors on an older automatic door in Greenwich. Tell us the door type and what it is doing, and we will price the work in writing.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Greenwich: questions
Can you price new sensors for my door in Greenwich 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 are prices worked out for sensor upgrades and replacement in Greenwich?
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 Greenwich, and quote any parts or further work before doing them. The price guide lists typical repair and service costs.
Will you record the sensor settings for our building in Greenwich?
Yes. The job report lists each sensor fitted, its position, the settings used and the test results. Keep it with your service records, as it helps future engineers and shows the door's safety set-up was checked after the work. The same details are useful if an insurer or inspector asks.
Do engineers carry sensors for doors in Greenwich?
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.
How often should automatic doors in Greenwich 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 should I tell you when reporting a fault in Greenwich?
The address, the type of door, what it is doing or not doing, when the problem started and whether it is safe to use. A photo of the operator label showing the make, and a short video of the fault, help a great deal. With that, we can agree the visit price in writing and send an engineer with the right parts where possible.
Who is responsible for automatic doors on escape routes in Greenwich?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the responsible person for the premises must make sure escape routes work and fire safety equipment is maintained. Automatic doors on an escape route need fail-safe opening or break-out, set by the fire strategy.