How Long Does it Take to Install Industrial Doors?

When the time comes to replace your old or damaged industrial doors, you may be concerned about the amount of downtime your business may face whilst they are being installed. In this guide, we’ll be looking at how long it takes to install and service your industrial doors.

How Long Does it Take to Install an Industrial Door?

Depending on the type of door you choose to have installed, it can take anywhere between 3 hours to a full working day to install your industrial door. The time it takes can depend on a number of factors such as your existing door and control panels, the size and specifications of the new door, the number of doors you’re having installed and even the weather conditions on the day.

Existing Doors

If your existing industrial doors are very old and faulty, our team will have to completely remove all of their parts such as the brackets, cables, rollers and any other components. It may also take us longer depending on the complexity of your control panel if you aren’t having all doors replaced.

The Size and Specifications of Your New Door

The size and specification of your new door can influence how long the installation takes. For example, if you’re having an internal door for personnel access, this will take significantly less time to install than a large Klimate High Speed Door. This is because personnel doors are much smaller and have far fewer parts to install whereas high speed rolling doors have more, larger parts to install and also require wiring up to a control panel.

The Number of Doors You’re Having Installed

Of course, the more doors you have installed, the longer the entire installation will take.

The Weather

If you’re having external doors fitted, the weather conditions can impact the duration of the installation process. For example, installing a door on a bright sunny day with no wind is much easier and straightforward than installing a door in harsh winds and heavy rain.

How Long Does it Take to Install High Speed Doors?

High speed doors are more complex than standard industrial shutters or roller doors. They’re equipped with advanced safety features, rapid motors, and programmable control panels, which means installation can take longer and often involves more precision work.

While a standard door might be installed within a few hours, high speed doors typically require additional time for setup, testing and commissioning, especially if integration with existing systems is needed.

Factors like curtain size, opening speed, and control configuration will all affect the total installation time.

At BID Group, our engineers are fully trained in installing high-performance doors such as the Klimate range.

We’ll always advise on estimated timescales during your site survey so you can plan around any potential downtime.

What Else Can Affect Installation Times?

Even beyond the size or type of door being fitted, there are other factors that can impact how long your installation takes.

Site Access and Preparation

Tight or awkward access can slow things down. If machinery or stock needs to be moved before we can work safely, this adds time to the overall process. We’ll advise on how best to prepare ahead of installation.

Power Supply and Controls

New door systems require an appropriate power supply. If electrical work is needed to accommodate the control panel or motor, this could extend your install time. We can coordinate with your onsite electricians or handle the process for you if required.

Health & Safety Requirements

Some sites, especially those with food production or pharmaceutical operations, require more stringent hygiene or safety procedures. Our engineers are used to working in these environments and will factor this into planning.

How Long Does It Take to Repair Industrial Doors?

BID Group Ltd has a network of over 60 qualified engineers strategically located across the UK, ensuring any emergency call out can be attended to in the quickest time, 24/7 365 days a year. This helps to keep any downtime to a minimum and ensures your operations are back up and running as soon as possible.

Industrial Door Installation with BID Group Ltd

At BID Group, we’re dedicated to providing the same high quality service that has kept us at the top of our industry for over 30 years, helping to build our brand reputation and retain a strong portfolio of clients including many of the best known UK brands.

Once your doors have been installed, we don’t stop there. The best way to keep your doors and other equipment operating effectively is through a regular programme of servicing. This ensures that any potential problems are highlighted at an early stage to prevent unwanted and costly breakdowns in the future. 

BID Group service, maintain and repair not only our own doors and associated products but also those of other manufacturers, so you can rest easy knowing your equipment is in tip top condition.

Get in touch with us today to discuss our services further or to arrange a free site survey for your warehouse.

Industrial Door Installation and Servicing FAQs

How long does it take to install high speed doors?

High speed doors take longer to install than standard doors due to the motors, controls and safety features involved. We’ll confirm timings during your site survey.

Can you replace a door without major downtime?

Yes, we always aim to minimise disruption, and many installations can be completed within a single working day.

Do I need to remove the old door first?

If we’re replacing an old door, we’ll handle safe removal as part of the installation process.

What areas do you cover?

BID Group provides full UK-wide coverage, with local engineers on hand 24/7 for installation, servicing, and emergency callouts.

Can you service doors from other manufacturers?

Yes, we maintain and repair most types of industrial doors, even if they weren’t originally supplied by us.

How do I book a site survey?
Get in touch with our team and we’ll arrange a free site visit at a time that suits you.