Electric Gate Maintenance: The Complete Guide for Domestic & Commercial Properties
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- Feb 21
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Are you looking to have your electric gate serviced in The Southwest, Birstol & The Cotswolds?
Electric gate service pricing
Ad-hoc gate maintenance £199
Gate maintenance annual contract (6monthly visits) £379.42
We offer fixed rate maintenance contracts so we can ensure your gate system works all year, continues to be compliant to GateSafe regulations and provide breakdown support in the event of your gate failing.
Electric gates provide security, convenience and property value — but without regular maintenance they can quickly become unreliable or even unsafe.
At Gatemen, we deliver professional electric gate servicing, safety compliance inspections, emergency breakdown repairs and planned maintenance contracts for both domestic and commercial clients.
We are Gate Safe Registered and carry out full gate safety compliance testing in line with current UK regulations.
Why Electric Gate Maintenance Is Essential
Electric gates are legally classed as machines under UK legislation. Property owners have a duty of care to ensure systems are safe and maintained.
Regular servicing helps:
Prevent serious injury
Ensure legal compliance
Reduce unexpected breakdowns
Extend system lifespan
Protect your investment
What’s Included in Our Electric Gate Service?
Mechanical Inspection
Hinges and bearings
Tracks and rollers (sliding gates)
Underground motor chambers
Gate alignment and movement
Electrical & Automation Testing
Control board diagnostics
Motor force adjustment
Limit switch calibration
Safety edge testing
Photocell alignment
Access control checks
Safety Compliance Checks
Force testing with calibrated equipment
Risk assessment review
Emergency stop testing
Safety device positioning
You’ll receive a full report with recommendations after every visit.
Domestic Electric Gate Maintenance
how much does it cost to service electric gates are my home?
Gatemen offer a fixed service price of £199.00 for your complete electric gate service.
Homeowners rely on their gates daily. We provide:
Annual servicing
Bi-annual maintenance
Emergency call-outs
Warranty support
Ongoing repair packages
For commercial properties, regular maintenance is critical for:
Health & Safety compliance
Insurance requirements
Business continuity
Staff and visitor safety
We maintain:
Industrial sliding gates
Swing gates
Traffic barriers
Access control systems
Turnstiles
Palisade gates
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts available.
We provide servicing, safety compliance, emergency breakdown repairs and maintenance contracts for:
✔ Private homes
✔ Gated communities
✔ Schools
✔ Industrial estates
✔ Warehouses
✔ Car parks
✔ Offices, FM Management, Asset Management
✔ Retail sites
Emergency Electric Gate Repairs
We offer rapid response breakdown support for:
Motor failures
Control panel faults
Damaged safety edges
Photocell failures
Storm or impact damage
Automation errors
Our engineers carry common spare parts to minimise downtime.
Gate Manufacturers We Service
We repair and maintain all major automation brands, including:
Even if we didn’t install your gate — we can maintain it.
Areas We Cover – Electric Gate Maintenance Near You
We provide electric gate servicing, repairs and maintenance across:
Gloucestershire
Gloucester
Cheltenham
Stroud
Cirencester
Tewkesbury
Stonehouse
Nailsworth
Dursley
Quedgeley
Longlevens
Brockworth
Churchdown
Bishops Cleeve
Winchcombe
Fairford
Moreton-in-Marsh
Tetbury
Minchinhampton
Painswick
Bristol & Surrounding Areas
Bristol
Filton
Bradley Stoke
Thornbury
Portishead
Clifton
Keynsham
Yate
Patchway
Emersons Green
Swindon & Wiltshire
Swindon
Royal Wootton Bassett
Highworth
Marlborough
Chippenham
Malmesbury
Calne
Devizes
Herefordshire
Hereford
Ross-on-Wye
Ledbury
Leominster
Bromyard
Worcestershire
Worcester
Malvern
Evesham
Pershore
If your location isn’t listed, contact us — we still cover the wider area like Birmingham, Chippenham, Southampton, Reading, Coventry
Commercial & Industrial Gate Maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
1️⃣ Is electric gate servicing mandatory?
Yes. Electric gates are legally classed as machinery. Owners must ensure systems are safe and maintained.
2️⃣ How often should gates be serviced?
Domestic: annually as a minimum or 6 months with warranty.
Commercial/high usage: every 6 months (or more frequently).
3️⃣ Do you provide emergency breakdown repairs?
Yes — we offer emergency call-out support for domestic and commercial systems.
4️⃣ Are you Gate Safe registered?
Yes. We are Gate Safe Registered and carry out full safety compliance testing.
5️⃣ Can you service a gate you didn’t install?
Absolutely — we maintain and repair all major brands.
Why Choose Gatemen?
✔ Gate Safe Registered
✔ Domestic & commercial specialists
✔ Safety compliance inspections
✔ Emergency breakdown repairs
✔ Planned maintenance contracts
✔ Fully qualified engineers
✔ Warranty-backed workmanship
Book Your Electric Gate Maintenance Today
Protect your investment. Stay compliant. Avoid breakdowns. Only £199 for a complete electric gate service. Affordable gate maintenance.
Email: info@gatemen.co.uk
Tel: 01452 447002
Website: www.gatemen.co.uk
Gatemen – Professional Electric Gate Maintenance Across Gloucestershire, Bristol, Swindon, Herefordshire & The South West.
Gates we have serviced
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