Why High Speed Doors Are Essential for Modern Businesses

What Makes High Speed Doors Stand Out?

High speed doors are specifically engineered to improve the flow of people, vehicles, and products in and out of your premises.

By opening and closing rapidly, often using advanced sensors, they can significantly boost your business’s productivity while maintaining tight climate control inside your building. 

We work across multiple industries and settings, including warehouses, factories, commercial units, and even residential buildings. 

No matter your sector, high speed doors can offer huge benefits.

Our High Speed Door Services at UK Doors & Shutters

UK Doors & Shutters offer a comprehensive range of services to help you get the most from your high speed doors:

• FREE Survey & Quotation: Every serious project begins with a free site survey and quotation. One of our experienced engineers will visit your premises to assess the space, understand your unique requirements, and recommend the best high speed door solutions. This personalised advice ensures you make an informed choice that suits your needs perfectly.
  
  
• Professional Installation: Our installation service is one of our most in-demand offerings, and for good reason. Many businesses are upgrading from manual shutters to enjoy the speed, security, and convenience high speed doors provide. We handle every step of the installation professionally and efficiently, aiming to minimise disruption to your daily operations.
  
  
• Servicing & Repairs: While high speed doors are reliable, like any technology, they need regular maintenance and occasional repairs to keep functioning at their best. Our team is experienced with all makes and models, able to tackle everything from minor fixes to major repairs, ensuring your doors remain dependable for years to come.

The Benefits of Installing High Speed Doors

Let’s dive into some of the specific advantages that make high speed doors a smart investment for your business:

• Ultimate Convenience: With rapid opening and closing speeds—often controlled by sensors—these doors allow the smooth, uninterrupted movement of people, vehicles, and goods. This efficiency is perfect for busy commercial or industrial sites, where every second counts.
  
  
• Enhanced Security: High speed doors come with advanced locking mechanisms and built-in safety features, helping to deter break-ins and vandalism. Their quick operation means the doors aren’t left open longer than necessary, reducing vulnerability.
  
  
• Privacy, Light & Air Control: Because these doors open and close quickly, they offer excellent control over airflow, light, and visibility. This makes them ideal for environments where temperature regulation is essential. It also helps maintain operational privacy.
  
  
• Protection from Harsh Weather: High speed doors feature durable, tightly sealed panels that protect your premises from rain, wind, snow, and direct sunlight. This weather resistance helps maintain stable internal conditions, regardless of what’s happening outside.

Where Are High Speed Doors Used?

High speed doors are widely applied across various sectors.

They’re commonly found in:

• Warehouses
• Cold storage facilities
• Cleanrooms
• Food processing plants
• Logistics centres
• Car parks

Essentially, anywhere rapid access combined with environmental control is critical can benefit from high speed doors. Their versatility means they can also be adapted to suit many other industries and applications.

Installation and Maintenance

Most standard high speed door installations are completed within 1 to 2 days, although this can vary depending on site conditions and the complexity of the system.

If your building is older or has a non-standard opening, minor structural reinforcements might be needed, but this will be identified during the site survey and communicated clearly. Regular servicing is recommended every 6 to 12 months to keep your doors operating smoothly and safely.

Doors exposed to heavy traffic or harsh environmental conditions may need more frequent attention.