Coverage across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Typical clients for sensor upgrades and replacement include businesses, public buildings, care settings and households that rely on a door opening every time. Wherever the address is in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, the price is set out in writing before work starts, and the job is done by specialist engineers under our management. The towns we list here currently number 4.
Towns listed in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: Stornoway, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Stromness.
What to think about for sensor upgrades and replacement in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- 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.
- Shopping parades and older shopfronts in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles sometimes have low transoms or canopies that limit where a sensor can be mounted. The engineer checks height and angle first.
- 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.
- Shiny, wet or newly polished floors can confuse infrared safety sensors. Mention any recent floor changes at your building in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles so the zones can be set for the new surface.
- 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.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: guide prices
The visit price is agreed in writing before an engineer attends; parts and any further work are quoted before they are done. For island addresses, travel is included in the agreed visit price. 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
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.
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, 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.
Has a risk assessment in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles listed sensor upgrades? Send us the report and we will quote each item before any work is done.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Can you price new sensors for my door in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, and quote any parts or further work before doing them. The price guide lists typical repair and service costs.
Our door in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles closes on people. Is that a sensor fault?
It is likely, and the door should be treated as unsafe. Switch it to a safe mode, such as manual or open, and keep people away from the leaves. Tell us it is unsafe and we will give you the earliest visit we can offer, then the engineer will check the safety sensors and their zones.
Will you record the sensor settings for our building in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
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 you leave a written record after each visit in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
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.
Do you cover island addresses for sensor upgrades and replacement in Scotland?
Yes, by arrangement. For island addresses, travel is included in the agreed visit price, and visits are planned around ferry timings. Because a missing part can mean another crossing, photos and door details sent in advance help the engineer bring what is likely to be needed on the first trip.
Do businesses in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles have to fit automatic doors?
No law requires automatic doors everywhere. Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers and employers must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, and Scottish guidance says powered doors improve accessibility at entrances. An automatic door is often the practical answer.