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Electric gate repairs

Find UK electric gate repair companies. Browse covered towns, check declared services and ask what a callout includes before arranging an engineer visit.

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Before the visit

Questions to ask.

Have the gate make, model and any visible error message ready. A sliding gate can stick on its track or runway. A photo taken from a safe distance can help. Do not open electrical enclosures or bypass safety devices.

Do you repair this make of motor and control panel?
What does the callout charge include?
Will you agree the cost of parts before fitting them?
What checks and written record will you provide after the repair?

Common gate faults

A mechanical fault affects moving parts; an electrical fault affects the power or controls. A symptom does not confirm the cause. Ask for a diagnosis before agreeing to repairs, and check the guarantee on any replacement parts.

Photocell: A blocked or misaligned photocell may stop the gate moving.
Hinge: A dropped gate may have a worn hinge, fixing or post.
Power supply: A gate that will not move may have a power or control fault.
Control panel: Water ingress or a supply fault may affect the control panel.
Motor: A drive fault needs diagnosis before a motor is replaced.
Remote control: A battery, receiver or programming fault may stop a remote working.
Intercom: A fault may involve power, cabling or communication equipment.
Safety edge: A damaged safety edge can stop the gate moving or stop it detecting contact. Either needs an engineer.

PhotocellA blocked or misaligned photocell may stop the gate moving.
HingeA dropped gate may have a worn hinge, fixing or post.
Power supplyA gate that will not move may have a power or control fault.
Control panelWater ingress or a supply fault may affect the control panel.
MotorA drive fault needs diagnosis before a motor is replaced.
Remote controlA battery, receiver or programming fault may stop a remote working.
IntercomA fault may involve power, cabling or communication equipment.
Safety edgeA damaged safety edge can stop the gate moving or stop it detecting contact. Either needs an engineer.

Source: GateHQ's common gate faults list. Point at a number, or move to it with the tab key, to highlight that part in the list. This is a general illustration. It does not diagnose a fault and it does not show every gate layout.

Adding a callout and one hour of labour gives £115 to £185 before parts, and only when they are charged separately. Our addition of Checkatrade estimates, 16 May 2024. These are not current market rates, so ask for a current quote.

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Water staining is visible inside an open gate control enclosure.

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Companies listing electric gate repairs.

163 listed companies across the UK. Services come from company information and have not been independently verified. This list is alphabetical; check coverage before booking.