Keep Your Gate Moving: The Essential Guide to Repairs and Maintenance

For most homeowners in East London, the driveway gate is the most used “appliance” in the house. We click that remote thousands of times a year, expecting the gate to slide open perfectly every time.

However, between the coastal humidity and the dust of the Eastern Cape, gate motors take a beating. Here is how you can stay ahead of repairs with a simple maintenance routine.

Why Maintenance is Cheaper Than Repair

Think of your gate motor like a car. If you never change the oil, the engine eventually seizes. A gate motor that isn’t maintained puts extra strain on the gearbox and battery, leading to a “dead” motor at the most inconvenient time (usually 10 PM on a rainy Tuesday).

3 Maintenance Tasks You Can Do Yourself