Gate repairs & maintenance
Keep your entrance working as it should. Talk to our West London team about a fault, wear and tear, or ongoing care for your gate.
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Repair & maintenance services
Gate repairs
A gate that sticks, catches or won’t close properly? Discuss the issue with our team so we can assess what needs attention.
Automation & access
Tell us about problems with your motor, remotes or intercom. We’ll discuss your existing setup and the next steps.
Routine maintenance
Discuss checks for moving parts, alignment, finishes and safety equipment to help keep your gate in good condition.
Finishes & appearance
Chipped coating, surface rust or a tired cedar timber finish? Talk through options to tidy up how the gate looks.
Common gate faults
Motor not responding
The gate doesn’t move when you press the remote or call from the intercom.
Gate dragging or sticking
The leaf scrapes the ground, catches the track or jams part way through.
Won’t open or close fully
It stops early, reverses, or leaves a gap at the post or centre.
Remote or intercom faults
Remotes need pressing twice, or the intercom doesn’t ring or release the gate.
Locks & manual release
The lock is stiff, the key is hard to turn, or the manual release won’t work.
Safety devices
Photocells or safety edges may be misaligned, blocked or triggering for no reason.
Noise, shaking or squealing
Grinding, rattling or squealing as the gate moves usually points to worn parts.
Weather & seasonal wear
Leaves in the track, damp at the base, or a finish that has faded and peeled.
Maintenance checklist
- Hinges, pivots, rollers and bearings
- Track, wheels and ground clearance
- Leaf alignment, gaps and closing position
- Motor, drive chain and tension
- Remote controls and intercom release
- Photocells, safety edges and stop points
- Coating, rust spots and finish condition
- Post, hinge plate and fixing security
- Manual release and lock operation
- Lubrication of all moving parts
The repair process
- 01
Tell us what’s happening
Call and describe the gate, how long the fault has been there, and what it does now.
- 02
Share the details
Have your gate type, approximate size and any photos or video of the fault to hand.
- 03
We discuss options
We talk through what is likely needed, what it involves and the likely cost.
- 04
Get it sorted
Once you are happy to go ahead, we arrange the work and leave the gate working as it should.
Gates we look after
Repair, service or replace?
Repair it
Worn hinges, a tired motor, a bent track or a stuck lock. Fixing the part that failed is usually the quickest way back to a working gate.
Service it
Nothing is broken yet, but it is noisier or slower than it was. A check and lubrication now can save a bigger job later.
Upgrade or replace
Automation added to an existing gate, a new motor, or a made-to-measure replacement leaf when the old one has had it.
Seasonal care
Autumn
Clear leaves and debris from the track or hinge area before they compact and jam the movement.
Winter
Keep the gate closing fully in cold, wet weather and wipe standing water away from the base.
Spring
Check the finish for chips or rust spots and listen for new noises as the gate starts working harder.
Summer
Test the remotes, intercom release and safety devices, and check the gate still closes right across.
Gate care questions
Do you look at gates you didn’t install?
Yes. Tell us the gate type, the automation you have if any, and what the fault is, and we’ll discuss what can be done.
Can you supply a new motor or remotes?
We can discuss replacement motors, remotes and intercom equipment for your setup, and what would suit your gate and opening.
My gate is heavy or sagging — is that repairable?
Sagging and heavy operation often comes from worn hinges, pivots or a shifting post. Describe what you’re seeing and we’ll talk through the likely options.
How often should a gate be checked?
Gates that work hard every day benefit from a regular check of moving parts, alignment and safety devices. Tell us how often your gate is used and we’ll discuss a suitable routine.
Can automation be added to an existing gate?
Often, yes. We’d need the gate type, weight, opening size and power supply situation before discussing what is practical.
The coating is rusting — what are the options?
Surface rust and chipped coating can usually be treated and made good. Tell us how far it has spread and we’ll discuss the next step.
Talk to our West London team.
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