Gate Servicing
Keep your gate running safely and reliably, before a worn part turns into an unplanned failure.
Common Servicing Pitfalls
A gate that still opens and closes can hide wear that a proper service visit would catch early.
A gate with an unchecked closing force can exceed BS EN 12453 limits and become a hazard, even if it appears to work normally.
Closing force is measured with a calibrated test during every service visit, not estimated by feel or visual inspection.
Photo eyes and safety edges shift out of alignment gradually; a gate that passes a quick look can still fail to detect an obstruction.
Each sensor is tested for correct alignment and response time, then adjusted until it meets the specified operating parameters.
Motors, hinges, and tracks run dry when lubrication is skipped, accelerating wear and causing the slow or noisy movement owners often ignore.
The motor, drive mechanism, hinges, and track are lubricated to the correct specification at every visit, not just when a fault appears.
Limit switches that are never checked can drift, causing the gate to overtravel, strain the motor, or fail to latch closed reliably.
Limit switches are tested and reset so the gate stops cleanly at both ends of travel, protecting the motor from unnecessary load.
Service Scope
Each visit works through a fixed checklist of mechanical, electrical, and safety checks.
The motor is inspected for wear, the drive mechanism lubricated, and output tested for consistent, smooth operation.
Hinges, rollers, and the track are checked for alignment, wear, and play, then adjusted or lubricated as required.
Safety edges and photo eyes are tested for correct alignment and response, with closing force measured to BS EN 12453 limits.
The control panel is inspected and remote controls tested for consistent, reliable response across the full operating range.
Limit switches are tested and set so the gate stops cleanly at both ends of travel without straining the motor.
Manual release is tested to confirm the gate can be operated safely by hand in the event of a power cut or fault.
Full inspection, lubrication, and safety test once a year.
Targeted check before heavy seasonal use begins.
Assessment after cold, wet weather for weather-exposed gates.
Written record of every check, adjustment, and test result.
Why Choose Us
Accountability, local knowledge, and a fixed process, not a general handyman with a spanner.
You get a local survey of Rayleigh driveways and commercial entrances, not a distant call centre.
Safety edges and photocells are specified and tested to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every service visit, without exception.
Closing force is measured against the BS EN 12453 limit at every visit, so you have a documented safety check, not a verbal assurance.
A written record of every check, adjustment, and test result is issued at the end of the visit, giving you a clear audit trail.
The service follows a set checklist, motor, hinges, sensors, controls, safety devices, so no item is left to the technician’s discretion.
How It Works
01
Tell us the gate type, age, and any symptoms you have noticed. We schedule an assessment visit and quote.
02
A convenient time is confirmed, and the full service checklist is worked through on site with the correct tools.
03
At the end of the visit you receive a written record of every check, adjustment, and test result carried out during the service.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Annual service for a single domestic gate | £195-£275 |
| Service plus minor parts | £250-£350 |
| Annual service for double or commercial gates | £325-£475 |
| Service plan per year | £150-£750 |
Arrange a service visit that inspects, adjusts, and tests every part of your gate, and issues a written record when it is done.