Covering Coventry and nearby
Engineers working under our management travel to addresses across the CV1, CV2, CV3, CV4, CV5 and CV6 postcode districts for sensor upgrades and replacement. There is no depot or showroom in Coventry; you arrange everything with us by phone, email or the form on this page, and we confirm the price in writing first.
Out-of-hours work is common in a city, where retail entrances may only be available before opening and office lobbies at weekends. Work in Coventry can be arranged early in the morning, in the evening or at weekends where the building needs it, with any extra cost shown in the written price.
Nearby towns we also list for sensor upgrades and replacement (straight-line distance): Kenilworth (4.9 miles), Bedworth (5.3 miles), Nuneaton (8.3 miles), Leamington Spa (8.4 miles), Warwick (9.0 miles), Rugby (10.7 miles).
What to think about for sensor upgrades and replacement in Coventry
- 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.
- 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.
- Care settings in Coventry often need longer hold-open times and wider safety zones for residents who move slowly, use walking frames or pause in the doorway.
- Entrances facing busy roads in Coventry can see false openings from passing vehicles and cyclists. A sensor with direction detection and a tighter zone usually helps.
- Shiny, wet or newly polished floors can confuse infrared safety sensors. Mention any recent floor changes at your building in Coventry so the zones can be set for the new surface.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Coventry: 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
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.
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.
How it works
- Share the details. Send the address in Coventry, 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 Coventry listed sensor upgrades? Send us the report and we will quote each item before any work is done.
Sensor upgrades and replacement in Coventry: questions
Do engineers carry sensors for doors in Coventry?
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 price range should I expect for sensor upgrades and replacement in Coventry?
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 Coventry, and quote any parts or further work before doing them. The price guide lists typical repair and service costs.
Can you price new sensors for my door in Coventry 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 upgrade sensors on an old door in Coventry?
Most older doors can take modern sensors. A few very old controllers cannot monitor current safety sensors. If yours is one of them, we explain whether a controller upgrade or a new drive unit is the better option, and quote it, before any work is done.
How often should automatic doors in Coventry 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 Coventry?
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.
Which building regulations apply to a new automatic entrance in Coventry?
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.