Covering Broxburn and nearby
Sites across the EH52 postcode district are visited by specialist automatic door engineers working under our management. They travel to Broxburn for sensor upgrades and replacement as bookings come in, so dates depend on the diary rather than a fixed local team, and we give you the earliest date we can offer when you book.
Libraries, health centres and council buildings in Broxburn still need accessible entrances, whatever their size. A single automatic door with a push pad or touch-free switch is often enough to give everyone easy access.
Nearby towns we also list for sensor upgrades and replacement (straight-line distance): Livingston (2.9 miles), South Queensferry (4.8 miles), Linlithgow (5.9 miles), Currie (6.8 miles), Bathgate (7.0 miles), Rosyth (7.2 miles).
What to think about for sensor upgrades and replacement in Broxburn
- If several doors at one site have the same old sensor, replacing them together keeps the doors behaving consistently and may reduce the cost per sensor.
- Sites in Broxburn that open early or close late may want sensor work done outside trading hours. Tell us the quieter times when you book the visit.
- Shopping parades and older shopfronts in Broxburn sometimes have low transoms or canopies that limit where a sensor can be mounted. The engineer checks height and angle first.
- 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.
- Shiny, wet or newly polished floors can confuse infrared safety sensors. Mention any recent floor changes at your building in Broxburn so the zones can be set for the new surface.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Broxburn: 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
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
- Share the details. Send the address in Broxburn, 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.
Has a risk assessment in Broxburn listed sensor upgrades? Send us the report and we will quote each item before any work is done.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Broxburn: questions
Do engineers carry sensors for doors in Broxburn?
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.
What will sensor upgrades and replacement in Broxburn cost?
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 Broxburn, and quote any parts or further work before doing them. The price guide lists typical repair and service costs.
Will new sensors stop false openings at our entrance in Broxburn?
Usually. Modern sensors can ignore cross traffic and detect only people moving towards the door, and the zone can be narrowed. If the entrance faces a busy street or catches heavy weather, the engineer may suggest a sensor that filters those conditions better.
Can you price new sensors for my door in Broxburn 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.
Can you price a repair in Broxburn 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.
Are parts quoted before they are fitted?
Always. If a repair or service in Broxburn needs parts, such as rollers, belts, sensors, a control board or a motor, we quote them in writing first. Some common parts may be on the engineer's van; others are ordered once you accept the quote and fitted on a return visit at a price already agreed.
Is a building warrant needed for a new automatic entrance in Broxburn?
Often, yes. Most building work in Scotland needs a building warrant before it starts, and the non-domestic Technical Handbook sets out what an accessible entrance should provide, including a clear opening of at least 800 mm. We tell you at the survey if your job is likely to need one.