Sectional garage door servicing and safety checks in Dunstable

Sectional garage door servicing and safety checks in Dunstable: common questions

Is servicing worth it on a newer door?

Yes. Early servicing keeps the door balanced, which protects the springs and the operator, and it may be a condition of some warranties.

Will you tell me if something is wearing out?

Yes. You get a short report of what we checked, what we adjusted and anything that needs attention soon, with a price before any extra work.

Which options are available in Dunstable?

• Lubrication and adjustmentHinges, rollers, springs and cables.
• Safety testForce, reversal, photocells and release.
• Written reportWhat was done and what is wearing.
• Annual serviceOne visit a year.

What does a sectional door service cost in Dunstable?

Guide price: £95–£150 inc VAT. We agree the visit price before we come; parts and any further work are priced before we do them.

This is a chargeable visit, priced up front. If parts are needed, you get the price before any further work is done.

Safety points for Dunstable customers

Until the visit, avoid using a door that is noisy, crooked or heavy. If it is stuck open and you need to secure the garage, call us first; forcing a door with a broken spring or cable is dangerous.

A garage door fitted with an operator counts as a machine under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, whether it is at home or at work. Whoever puts the complete powered door into service must check it against BS EN 12453, including measuring closing forces with a calibrated meter, and issue a Declaration of Conformity and apply UKCA or CE marking (CE marking in Northern Ireland). That includes motorising an existing manual door, which is why a conversion is always set up and tested as a new powered door.

What happens next?