Why You Need to Maintain Your Entry and Exit Door
The humble entry and exit door often gets taken for granted. We always expect them to glide open and shut seamlessly hundreds of times a day. But, if routine servicing starts to fall behind, these crucial doors can quickly become a hub of unexpected liabilities. For business owners, a neglected door is a ticking financial bomb.
Escaping Energy Leads to Expensive Bills
One of the immediate costs of a poorly maintained door is energy loss. In a drafty warehouse, doors that fail to close fully, seal tightly or work at their designated speeds act as giant escape routes for heated or conditioned air.
If your door is lagging or weather seals are worn and cracked, your HVAC systems have to work twice as hard to maintain stable temperatures. This thermal inefficiency causes monthly energy bills to skyrocket, causing your money to quite literally, fly out of the door.
Costly Downtime
When an entry and exit door breaks down unexpectedly, your entire operation can grind to a halt. Goods cannot be safely dispatched, delivery drivers are left waiting and staff productivity might plummet.
Whilst you’re waiting for an emergency call-out:
- Operational issues ripple through your supply chain
- Staff are diverted from their core tasks to manage manual workarounds
- Urgent repair fees are significantly higher than planned
Preventative maintenance catches any minor wear-and-tear (like frayed cables, worn rollers or misaligned sensors) before they can become catastrophic, business-stopping failures.
Workplace Safety
Under UK law, employers have a duty to make sure that all power-operated doors are safe, compliant and are regularly maintained by professionals. A malfunctioning door is an extreme safety hazard to both staff and customers. If an accident occurs because your door has been neglected, your business could face HSE fines, costly injury claims and voided commercial insurance policies.
Compromised Building Security
Your entry and exit doors are your primary line of defence against intruders. A door that doesn’t lock securely or an automatic door that remains slightly ajar overnight is an open invitation to opportunistic criminals. The financial aftermath of a break-in goes further than just stolen stock. It includes the cost of emergency board-ups, vandalism repairs and insurance premiums.
Don’t wait for an expensive breakdown to happen before you take action. Get in touch with a member of our team to talk about servicing and maintenance today.