Electric Gate Servicing in Guildford
Annual electric gate servicing in Guildford, Burpham, Merrow, Pewley Hill. 7-point check, force test, written report. Gate Safe trained. Call 07542 024681.
Annual servicing in Guildford catches the issues specific to this varied landscape — long rural driveways losing remote range as vegetation grows, premium installations needing specialist part checks, soil-variant pillar settlement, and high commuter cycle counts on the larger estates.
We service domestic electric gates across Guildford and the surrounding villages. £225+VAT for a single domestic gate, all-in.
Call us: 07542 024681 | Book online
What's Included
A proper Guildford gate service is 60-90 minutes covering:
- Motor inspection — opening housing, gears, brushes, bearings, exposed wiring
- Receiver range test — particularly important on long rural driveways
- Photocell test and realignment — including vegetation clearance check
- Force test at the leading edge — calibrated meter, current UK domestic limits
- Safety edge test (if fitted) — response time and trigger force
- Control board check — settings, capacitor health, error codes, receiver battery
- Mechanical adjustment — limit switches, end-stops, hinges, sliding tracks
- Pillar plumb check — gate plane vs pillar, hinge-side adjustment if needed
- Lubrication — hinges, gears, sliding tracks
- Manual release test — confirming override key/lever works
- Written report — what was done, what's worn, what to budget for next year
What Guildford Gates Specifically Need
Receiver range testing on long driveways
Properties around Worplesdon, Compton and Wood Street: we walk the driveway and trigger the gate from the typical "remote use" point. Range degradation is the #1 silent issue on rural Surrey gates.
Soil-variant pillar plumb check
Chalk vs sand soils vary across the Guildford catchment. Pillar settlement is much higher on sandy sites — we measure and compensate via hinge adjustment before the gate starts binding.
High-cycle wear monitoring
Burpham and Merrow gates running 30+ cycles/day get pre-emptive capacitor replacement at 7-year intervals to prevent surprise failures.
Brand-specific service for premium installations
FAAC, BFT premium (Phobos), and CAME premium (Ferni) installations on Pewley Hill / Warren Road get brand-specific checks — board diagnostics tools, brand-specific lubricants, calibration to manufacturer spec.
Common Gate Types We Service in Guildford
| Type | Service Notes |
|---|---|
| CAME swing | Standard service, capacitor health check |
| BFT underground | Drainage, control board age, sealed-housing inspection |
| FAAC premium | Brand-specific calibration, parts check |
| Nice motors | Plastic housing UV check, receiver range |
| Wooden five-bar with arm motor | Hinge sag from moisture, arm motor lubrication |
How a Service Visit Works
- Book online or call — pick a date 1-3 weeks ahead
- We arrive on time — typically 60-90 minutes on site for a single gate
- 9-point inspection above, with Guildford-specific checks
- Adjustments and minor remediation — included in £225+VAT
- Written report — emailed within 48 hours
If parts are needed (capacitor, photocell, remote battery) we quote before fitting.
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Single gate annual service | £225+VAT |
| Double gate annual service | £325+VAT |
| Service + minor parts | £250-£350+VAT |
| Same-day emergency service | £270+VAT |
Areas Covered Near Guildford
Also covering: Burpham, Merrow, Park Barn, Stoughton, Onslow Village, Compton, Wood Street, Worplesdon.
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