Gate Repair Insights & Guides
Plain-English guides on electric gate problems, servicing, motor brands and UK safety regulations — written by a Gate Safe trained engineer.
30 June 2026
CAME vs BFT vs Nice — Choosing an Electric Gate Motor (2026 Comparison)
CAME, BFT and Nice are the three motor brands you'll encounter on most UK gates. Here's the honest comparison from an engineer who fixes all three every week.
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30 June 2026
Did You Know Your Gate's Warranty Is Invalid Without a Yearly Service? (2026)
That 3-year warranty on your gate motor probably has a catch nobody told you about: skip the yearly service and it's worthless. Here's what each brand really requires.
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30 June 2026
Is Your Electric Gate Worth Repairing — Or Is It Time to Reinstall? (2026 Guide)
Most gate faults are cheap fixes. But some gates keep failing because the install was wrong from day one — here's how we tell the two apart, and when a reinstall actually saves you money.
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16 June 2026
How Much Does Electric Gate Repair Cost? (2026 UK Guide)
What does it actually cost to fix an electric gate in 2026? Real callout fees, typical parts prices, emergency rates — and how to spot a fair quote from an engineer who doesn't upsell.
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26 April 2026
Electric Gate Not Opening? 7 Common Causes and What to Do
Remote not working? Motor humming but no movement? The 7 most common causes of an electric gate that won't open — with quick checks you can do before calling an engineer.
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26 April 2026
How Much Does Electric Gate Servicing Cost? (2026 UK Guide)
What does an annual electric gate service actually cost in the UK in 2026? Breakdown of standard pricing, what's included, what's extra — and how to spot a fair quote.
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26 April 2026
Do I Need a Gate Safety Inspection? UK Law Explained (2026)
Who's liable if your electric gate injures someone? When does a domestic gate need a formal safety inspection? Plain-English summary of UK regulations in 2026.
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