Southampton Automatic Door Services: The Gold Standard
At Automatic Door Repair UK, we deliver premier automatic door repair services to businesses in Southampton. Distinct from general maintenance contractors, we are experts in the fine mechanics of Dorma systems. An entrance failure is a major disruption; we resolve it immediately.
Our engineers covering Southampton are equipped with universal parts to ensure a first-time fix. Trust us for transparent diagnostics and fair pricing.
Access Control Integration
Security is vital in Southampton. We connect your automatic door with:
- Maglocks: High-strength locking for night-time security.
- Card Readers: Restrict access to staff only areas in Southampton.
- Fire Alarms: We connect the door to the alarm to unlock on activation.
Meet Mark, Your Southampton Expert
Mark leads our response team in Southampton. With extensive experience on Dorma and Record units, Mark is renowned for fixing impossible doors.
"I love working in Southampton. Every job is different, and helping local businesses is rewarding."
Comprehensive Maintenance Checklist for Southampton
Scheduled maintenance is essential for Southampton properties. Our service visits include:
- Drive Unit: Check for oil leaks, brush wear, and mounting security.
- Rollers: Clean nylon wheels and replace if flat spots are found to stop vibration.
- Toothed Belt: Check tightness and tracking. A slack belt causes slamming.
- Sensors: Calibrate microwave radar to reduce false triggering in Southampton.
- Backup Unit: Load test the battery to ensure the door fails safe in a power cut.
- Leaves: Check hangers for slippage and verify floor guides are clear.
The Equality Act 2010: Disabled Access in Southampton
Building owners in Southampton have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people. An automatic door is the best solution.
We verify your doors comply by:
- Setting opening speeds that allow elderly people to pass safely.
- Installing waist-height push pads for accessibility.
- Ensuring presence detection hold the door open if a person stops in the threshold.
How We Fix Your Door in Southampton
When you call us from Southampton, we initiate a rigorous procedure:
- Triage: We ask about the faults (e.g., stuck open) to stock the right parts for your Southampton site.
- Site Securement: Our engineer attends within the agreed slot. The first step is to secure the area to ensure safety for your Southampton visitors.
- Error Log Analysis: We connect a handheld terminal to the logic unit to read historical error logs.
- Mechanical Check: We examine the drive belt for wear and ensure the bottom tracks are clear.
- The Fix: After replacing the faulty part, we conduct 10-20 operations to guarantee reliability.
Sustainability & Cost Savings
Companies in Southampton are focused on rising energy costs. An inefficient automatic door is a thermal leak.
We optimize your door to save money:
- Pause Time: We lower the time the door stays open to the minimum safe level.
- Winter Mode: We program 'Winter Mode' to limit the opening width during cold weather in Southampton.
- Seals: We fit damaged weather seals to stop draughts.
FAQ: Southampton Door Services
Q: Do you repair old doors?
A: Yes, we source parts for legacy models in Southampton.
Q: Do you have liability insurance?
A: We hold £10m public liability insurance for your protection.
Q: What brands do you fix?
A: We service Dorma, Record, Geze, Tormax, Besam, and others.