Comprehensive Automatic Gate Service & Maintenance
An automatic gate is a significant investment in your property's security, convenience, and value. Like any mechanical system, it requires regular professional service to operate reliably and safely. Our comprehensive automatic gate service program is designed to maximize the lifespan of your gate system while minimizing unexpected breakdowns and costly emergency repairs.
Most gate system failures don't happen suddenly — they develop gradually over weeks or months as components wear, lubrication dries out, alignments drift, and electrical connections loosen. Regular professional service catches these developing issues early, when they're inexpensive to correct, before they cascade into major failures that leave your gate inoperable.
What Our Service Includes
Our automatic gate service is a thorough, multi-point inspection and maintenance procedure performed by factory-trained technicians. We begin with a complete visual inspection of the entire gate system — the gate itself, the operator, the track or hinges, all electrical components, and all safety devices.
We then perform detailed mechanical service including lubrication of all moving parts with manufacturer-specified lubricants, inspection and adjustment of chains, belts, or drive mechanisms, checking and tightening all hardware and mounting bolts, inspecting the gate structure for damage, rust, or misalignment, and cleaning debris from tracks, rollers, and drainage areas.
The electrical portion of our service includes testing transformer output voltage, checking motor amp draw against specifications, inspecting wiring for damage, corrosion, or loose connections, testing battery backup systems if equipped, verifying proper operation of all control inputs including remotes, keypads, and intercoms, and testing timer-to-close and auto-close functions.
Safety Device Testing
Perhaps the most critical part of our service is safety device testing. Automatic gates are powerful machines that can cause serious injury if safety systems aren't functioning properly. We test every safety device on your system including photo eye sensors for proper alignment and response, edge sensors for sensitivity and coverage, entrapment protection systems, emergency release mechanisms, and warning signs and lighting. This testing isn't optional — it's essential for the safety of everyone who uses your gate.
Service Plans & Scheduling
We recommend professional service at least twice per year for residential gates and quarterly for commercial systems with high cycle counts. Our service plans include priority scheduling, discounted rates, and detailed service records that help track the condition of your system over time. Regular maintenance typically pays for itself many times over by preventing expensive emergency repairs and extending equipment life by 30 to 50 percent.
