Engineering Process
- 1
Compliance & Security Testing
Every repair concludes with a rigorous test to ensure smooth operation, BS EN 16005 compliance, and full building security.
- 2
Precision Fitting
We safely extract damaged hardware, install commercial-grade replacements, and recalibrate opening/closing speeds for safety and longevity.
- 3
Trade-Grade Components
We carry heavily stocked vans with leading parts from Record, Dorma, and Axim to ensure a rapid fix and minimal business disruption.
Commercial & Automatic Services
Automatic Door Repairs
Specialist repair of automatic sliding doors, swing operators, and motion sensors. We service all major UK brands including Record, FAAC, and Gilgen.
Shopfront Door Closers
Diagnostics and replacement of concealment transom closers and surface-mounted units from Dorma, Axim, and Alpro to fix slamming retail doors.
Glass Office Door Servicing
Maintenance for frameless glass doors, including pivot realignments, bottom patch fittings, and floor spring adjustments to stop threshold scraping.
BS EN 16005 Safety Checks
Comprehensive safety testing and maintenance for automated commercial doors to ensure your premises meet mandatory UK BS EN 16005 compliance.
Aluminium Door Realignment
Correcting dropped or scraping aluminium shopfront doors. We adjust heavy-duty pivot hinges to prevent lock jamming and floor damage.
Common Trade Diagnostic Faults
Retail shopfronts in Newhaven regularly need urgent replacement of blown floor springs.
- Commercial locks failing to engage properly, leaving business premises unsecured after hours.
- Automatic doors remaining stuck open or failing to detect pedestrians due to faulty motion sensors.
- Automatic swing operators making grinding noises or stopping mid-cycle due to motor strain.
- Aluminium shopfront doors scraping heavily on the floor, making them difficult for clients to operate.
- Floor springs leaking hydraulic fluid, indicating a blown internal seal that requires urgent extraction.
- Commercial glass doors violently slamming shut, posing a severe liability risk to staff and customers.
Newhaven Operations Hub
Lead Engineer: Chris H. (Unit: DR-18)
Recent Deployment in Newhaven: Repaired the control unit on a FAAC automatic swing door