The law
Electric gate regulations in the UK: what the law actually says
Understand electric gate duties, domestic and workplace rules, safety checks and why six monthly servicing is not a legal interval.
Reviewed 24 September 2026
Force testing
Gate force testing: what it measures and what a pass proves
Understand gate force testing, its limits, test positions and reports. See why a passed force test does not prove the whole gate is safe.
Reviewed 24 September 2026
Safety checks
What an electric gate safety check covers
A practical gate safety checklist, with the tests to ask for, records to keep and steps to take if your electric gate fails its inspection.
Reviewed 24 September 2026
Servicing intervals
How often should an electric gate be serviced?
There is no fixed legal servicing interval. Compare Gate Safe and DHF advice, assess your gate usage and plan servicing from its instructions.
Reviewed 24 September 2026
Repair costs
Electric gate repair and servicing costs in the UK
Compare published gate repair prices, callout fees and service plans. See what quotes should include and which fault costs still need diagnosis.
Reviewed 24 September 2026
Gate not moving
Electric gates not opening or closing: what to do
Electric gate stuck open or closed? Record the symptoms without testing the gate. Know when to stop using it and what to tell a gate repair company.
Reviewed 29 October 2026
Gate terms
Gate terms explained: the words on a gate quote and report
Plain explanations of the words used on electric gate quotes, safety reports and service records.
Reviewed 12 November 2026