Electric Gate Servicing in Tunbridge Wells
Annual electric gate servicing in Tunbridge Wells, Pembury, Hawkenbury, Speldhurst. 7-point check, force test, written report. Gate Safe trained. Call 07542 024681.
Tunbridge Wells gates need consistent annual servicing to stay reliable. The combination of period-property installations (often underground motors), heavy autumn leaf-fall on wooded streets, sandstone pillar settlement, and the ridge topography means small issues compound fast.
We service domestic electric gates across Tunbridge Wells and surrounding villages. £225+VAT for a single domestic gate, all-in.
Call us: 07542 024681 | Book online
What's Included
A proper Tunbridge Wells gate service is 60-90 minutes covering:
- Motor inspection — opening housing, gears, brushes, bearings, exposed wiring
- Underground motor pit drainage check (if applicable) — often missed during quick services
- Photocell test and realignment — including vegetation clearance check
- Force test on the gradient — calibrated meter, slope-aware
- 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 — sandstone settlement compensation
- 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 Tunbridge Wells Gates Specifically Need
Underground motor pit inspection
Period properties with underground motors get a pit drainage check on every service — water ingress is the #1 cause of premature board failure on these installations.
Sandstone settlement compensation
Pillars settle. We measure pillar plumb against gate plane on every service and adjust hinges before binding starts.
Slope-aware force testing
Standard installer settings don't account for ridge gradients common across the town. We force-test on the slope.
Cast iron heritage gentle handling
On heritage installations we use brand-appropriate lubricants and check for hairline stress cracks in old cast iron components. Aggressive servicing on heritage kit causes more damage than it fixes.
Common Gate Types We Service in Tunbridge Wells
| Type | Service Notes |
|---|---|
| BFT underground (Sub, etc.) | Drainage, control board age, brand-specific calibration |
| Wrought iron heritage | Hinge bushing wear, gentle lubrication, conservation-area aware |
| CAME swing | Capacitor health on commuter installations |
| FAAC premium | Brand-specific calibration, parts check |
| Aluminium sliding | Track debris, alignment, end-stop calibration |
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 Tunbridge Wells-specific checks
- Adjustments and minor remediation — included in £225+VAT
- Written report — emailed within 48 hours
If parts are needed 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 Tunbridge Wells
Also covering: Pembury, Hawkenbury, St John's, Sherwood, Speldhurst, Langton Green, Bidborough.
Frequently Asked Questions
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