Automatic Door Repair Foots Cray

Premier Automatic Door Technicians Serving Foots Cray. At Automatic Door Repair UK, we understand that a faulty automatic door is more than just a mechanical nuisance; it represents a safety hazard to the public and a potential security weakness for your building. That is why we offer a comprehensive **24/7 emergency repair service** dedicated to businesses across Foots Cray and the surrounding regions.

Our engineers operate from fully stocked mobile workshops, carrying an extensive range of universal parts, sensors, drive belts, control units, and battery packs. This logistical readiness enables us to achieve an industry-leading **first-time fix rate**. We pride ourselves on our transparent pricing structure, exceptional workmanship, and unwavering commitment to safety compliance. If you are located in Foots Cray and require urgent assistance with a sliding, swing, telescopic, or revolving door, trust the local experts to restore your entrance to full working order.

Healthcare and Public Sector in Foots Cray

Hospitals, GP surgeries, and care homes in Foots Cray rely on automatic doors for accessibility. We provide priority response for these critical environments, ensuring that DDA compliant access is maintained at all times for vulnerable users.

The Value of Planned Maintenance in Foots Cray

Reactive repair is often more costly than proactive care. We recommend our **Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)** service for all businesses in Foots Cray. Regular servicing (typically twice a year) allows us to clean the bottom guides, tighten drive belt tension, and lubricate the gearbox. This prevents the common 'grinding' failures we see in Foots Cray and significantly extends the lifespan of your expensive automatic door assets.

Advanced Fault Finding & Electronic Repair

In Foots Cray, we frequently encounter automatic doors that behave unpredictably due to sensor conflicts, power fluctuations, or component degradation. Our engineers are trained to troubleshoot complex **logic board failures** and input/output circuit issues. We rigorously test the **battery backup units** to ensure the door fails safe in the event of a mains power cut, and we verify the integrity of the **electric locking systems** (maglocks or strike releases).

For older installations in Foots Cray, mechanical component fatigue is a common cause of failure. We inspect the bottom guide channels for accumulated debris and wear, which is a leading cause of motor burnout. By addressing these underlying mechanical issues during our visit, we extend the operational lifespan of your operator and prevent costly premature replacements.

Specialist Door Operator Systems Support

We work with a vast array of door operator brands in Foots Cray. Whether you have a heavy-duty **Record DFA 127** swing operator or a slimline **Dorma ES 200** sliding drive, our vans are stocked with the specific drive belts and carriage rollers needed for these models. We also service older, discontinued models from Besam and Tormax, often sourcing refurbished parts to keep your legacy systems running for longer.

BS EN 16005 Safety Compliance: Your Legal Duty in Foots Cray

Safety is our absolute top priority. All automatic doors in Foots Cray must strictly adhere to the **BS EN 16005** safety standard (formerly BS 7036). Operating a non-compliant door puts your staff and visitors at risk of impact or crushing injuries and exposes your business to significant liability. During every service visit to Foots Cray, our engineers conduct a mandatory safety assessment.

We test the **static closing force** to ensure it does not exceed 150N, preventing injury to vulnerable users. We verify that all **safety sensors** (both activation radars and presence detection beams) are functioning correctly and cover the entire door travel area. If your door in Foots Cray lacks essential safety features like finger guards or monitored safety beams, we can retrofit modern safety devices to bring your system up to current legal standards.

Common Automatic Door Faults We Fix

In Foots Cray, we frequently resolve issues such as:

• Door stuck open or closed: Often caused by dirty sensors or power failure.
• Noisy operation: Indicates worn floor guides or motor bearings.
• Erratic movement: Usually a sign of encoder errors or belt slippage.
• Failure to lock: We adjust electric strikes and maglocks for secure locking.

Frequently Asked Questions in Foots Cray

Q: How quickly can you attend a breakdown in Foots Cray?
A: We prioritise emergency calls in Foots Cray and aim to be on-site within 4 hours for critical failures affecting security or access.

Q: My door is stuck open. What should I do?
A: Check for debris in the threshold and clean the sensor lenses. If it persists, switch the door to 'manual' or 'off' and call our Foots Cray emergency line immediately.

Q: Can you upgrade my old sensors to meet new safety laws?
A: Yes. If your door in Foots Cray has old 'activation only' sensors, we can install 'monitored presence' sensors (safety curtains) to comply with BS EN 16005.