Automatic Gate Maintenance and Servicing
Gate operators are mechanical equipment. Regular servicing makes a real difference to how long they last and how often they let you down.
Servicing Costs Less Than Breakdowns
Most manufacturers recommend servicing an automated gate twice a year. That guidance exists for a reason, and it matters more here than in most places.
Gates in New England go through large temperature swings, snow, ice, road salt and damp, year after year. Seals perish, water gets in where it shouldn’t, fixings work loose and fluid levels drop. None of that announces itself until something stops working, so our maintenance package is designed to find those issues.
A service visit is also when we spot worn components, water ingress and gate problems that are developing but haven’t caused a failure yet. Sorting those early is almost always cheaper than dealing with them after the gate has stopped.
A Comprehensive Inspection
Every maintenance visit follows the same inspection, covering:
The gates themselves, including hinges and mounting points
Operator condition and performance
Fluid levels
Lubrication
Manual release operation
Electronic controls
Safety devices, including photocells and safety edges
Vehicle detection loops
Access control equipment
Wiring and connections
We tell you what we found, what we adjusted, and anything worth keeping an eye on.
Scheduled Maintenance for Homes and Businesses
Scheduled maintenance is available for residential and commercial properties. For a home with a single entrance that usually means two visits a year. For commercial sites, community entrances and anywhere with heavy daily use, we work out a schedule that suits how hard the equipment is being worked.
Maintenance Questions
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Most manufacturers recommend every six months. That is particularly worth sticking to in New England, where gates and operators deal with big temperature changes, snow, ice, road salt and moisture throughout the year.
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It depends on the equipment, how often the gate is used and how well it has been looked after. A good quality hydraulic operator that has been installed correctly and serviced regularly can last 15 to 20 years.
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Often, yes. Older doesn’t automatically mean bad, and some older hydraulic systems are extremely well built. We will tell you honestly whether keeping the existing equipment going makes sense or whether you are reaching the point where replacement is better value.
Get Your Gates on a Service Schedule
Tell us where the gates are and how they get used, and we will set up a maintenance schedule that suits.