Electric Gate Repairs in Basildon

Repairs for electric gates that won't open, stop halfway, beep or ignore the remote, across Basildon, Laindon and Pitsea. All brands, from a family-run team about 12 miles away.

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Basildon Repairs

A gate engineer, not a handyman

When an electric gate stops working, the cause is rarely just the power supply. It might be the control board, a motor, a safety device or wear from a poor original install. Our engineers specialise in gates, so we find the real cause and fix it properly.

We repair swing gates, sliding gates and barriers with Roger Technology, FAAC and BFT motors and control boards, along with many other brands, including gates installed by other companies.

We are a family-run business based in Chafford Hundred, about 12 miles from Basildon by road, covering homes across the town and gates on business units and yards.

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Sliding gate and motor on a routine service visit

Common Faults

What we fix in Basildon

The faults we are called out for most, on swing gates, sliding gates and barriers.

Gate won't open or close

Often a control board, power or motor fault, or a safety device telling the board the way is blocked. We test each part in turn rather than guessing.

Stops halfway or reverses

Usually photocells that are dirty, misaligned or failing, a safety edge that has been knocked, or a motor struggling against stiff hinges or a dirty track.

Beeping or flashing

Most control boards signal an error with beeps or a flashing light. We read the fault on site and repair the cause, not just the symptom.

Remote or app not working

Try fresh remote batteries first. If that doesn't fix it, we re-code remotes and receivers, or fit Remootio so you can open the gate from your phone.

On The Day

What happens on a repair visit

1. Tell us the symptoms

Call 01375 886299 or send the details. Photos or a short video of the gate and control box help us bring the right parts.

2. Diagnose on site

We test the supply, control board, motors and every safety device, and explain what we find before any work starts.

3. Repair and test

We repair or replace the faulty part, then test photocells, safety edges and force settings to BS EN 12453.

4. Advice to prevent repeats

If the fault came from wear or a poor original install, we tell you, and suggest servicing so it doesn't come back.

Prevent Repeat Faults

Servicing and replacement parts

Many call-outs could have been avoided with a yearly service. We clean and adjust photocells, lubricate hinges and tracks, check the motor and control board, and test every safety device. See gate servicing and maintenance.

Photocells are one of the most common failures. Our FT100 universal photocells fit most control boards, so you can keep a spare or replace a pair yourself.

If you are planning a new gate rather than a repair, see electric gates in Basildon.

Gate engineer tools and parts on a workbench

Basildon repairs

Electric gate repairs in Basildon: what to send us

Photos or a short video of the gate, the motor and the control box help us bring the right parts. We repair Roger Technology, FAAC, BFT and many other brands.

Photocell faults are common. We carry FT100 universal photocells, and if remotes are the problem, Remootio adds phone control. More in our gate repairs guide.

Nearby: electric gate repairs in Southend and industrial gate repairs.

FAQs

Basildon repair questions

Common questions about gate repairs in Basildon, Laindon and Pitsea.

Do you repair gates installed by other companies?

Yes. Much of our repair work is on gates fitted by other installers. We work on all brands, including Roger Technology, FAAC and BFT.

My gate opens halfway then stops. What is wrong?

Common causes are dirty or misaligned photocells, a damaged safety edge, or a motor working against stiff hinges or a blocked track. Clean the photocell lenses first; if that doesn't fix it, call us.

Can I replace a faulty photocell myself?

If you are confident with low-voltage wiring, yes. Our FT100 universal photocells work with most gate control boards. If you are not sure, we can fit them for you.

How often should my gate be serviced?

We recommend once a year for a home gate, and more often for busy commercial gates. See gate servicing for what a visit covers.

Which parts of Basildon do you cover?

All of Basildon, including Laindon, Pitsea, Langdon Hills, Vange and Noak Bridge, plus homes and business units on the town's industrial estates. We are about 12 miles away in Chafford Hundred.