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If your are looking for support for you electric gate, traffic barrier or automatic door, we offer some FAQ popular questions about our services throughout Swindon and Wiltshire. Gatemen are here to support your next domestic driveway gate repair, automatic door installation or traffic barrier service.

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Electric Gate Repair FAQs

1. Do you repair electric gates in Swindon and throughout Wiltshire? Yes. Gatemen Wiltshire provides electric gate repairs across Swindon, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Salisbury, Melksham, Devizes, Warminster, Marlborough, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett and surrounding Wiltshire villages. We repair faults on domestic and commercial gate systems from all major manufacturers.

2. My electric gate won't open or close. Can you help? Absolutely. Whether your gate has stopped working completely, only opens one side, won't automatically close or has an intermittent fault, our engineers can diagnose and repair the issue quickly across Wiltshire.

3. Which electric gate brands do you repair? We repair and service all leading gate automation brands including CAME, FAAC, BFT, NICE, Roger Technology, Beninca, DEA, SEA, Genius, Fadini, LiftMaster and many others.

4. Can you replace faulty gate motors? Yes. If your underground or above-ground gate motor has failed, we can replace it with a suitable new automation system and ensure the gate is correctly adjusted, tested and operating safely.

5. Do you offer emergency electric gate repairs? Yes. We understand that a broken electric gate can affect security and access to your property. Gatemen Wiltshire aims to provide a fast response across Swindon, Salisbury, Chippenham and the wider Wiltshire area.

Gate Servicing FAQs

1. How often should my electric gate be serviced? Most domestic electric gates should be serviced at least once every 12 months. Commercial gates, apartment complexes, schools and high-use systems across Wiltshire often require servicing every six months depending on usage.

2. What is included in an electric gate service? A typical service includes checking gate motors, safety devices, photocells, control panels, hinges, rollers, guide tracks, electrical connections, batteries, force testing, lubrication and overall system performance.

3. Why is gate servicing important? Regular servicing helps prevent costly breakdowns, extends the life of your gate system and ensures your electric gate remains safe to operate throughout the year.

4. Do you offer maintenance contracts in Wiltshire? Yes. We provide planned maintenance contracts for homeowners, businesses, schools, apartment blocks and facilities management companies across Swindon, Trowbridge, Salisbury and throughout Wiltshire.

5. Can you service gates installed by another company? Yes. You don't need to contact the original installer. Gatemen Wiltshire services and repairs electric gates installed by any manufacturer or installer.

Gate Safety FAQs

1. Why is electric gate safety important? Automatic gates can cause serious injury if they are not maintained correctly or fitted with suitable safety devices. Regular inspections help ensure your system operates safely and complies with current safety standards.

2. What is a gate safety inspection? A gate safety inspection checks the operation of your electric gate, safety edges, photocells, force settings, emergency stops and mechanical components to identify any potential hazards.

3. Do schools and commercial sites need gate safety inspections? Yes. Schools, business premises, industrial sites, apartment developments and public buildings across Wiltshire have a duty to maintain safe automatic gate systems and should arrange regular inspections

4. My gate doesn't have safety edges. Is that a problem? Potentially. Many older gate systems around Swindon, Salisbury and Chippenham were installed before current safety guidance. We can assess your gate and recommend appropriate upgrades where required.

5. Can you carry out risk assessments on electric gates? Yes. Gatemen Wiltshire carries out professional gate safety risk assessments for homeowners, landlords, schools, commercial premises and property management companies across Wiltshire.

Commercial Gate Maintenance FAQs

1. Do you maintain commercial electric gates across Wiltshire? Yes. We provide commercial gate maintenance for offices, industrial estates, logistics centres, schools, hospitals, apartment developments, farms and business parks throughout Wiltshire.

2. Can you maintain automatic barriers and access control systems? Yes. Alongside electric gates, we maintain traffic barriers, rising bollards, intercoms, GSM entry systems, keypads, proximity readers and access control equipment.

3. Do you work with facilities management companies? Yes. Gatemen Wiltshire works with facilities management companies, property managers, housing associations and commercial property owners to provide planned maintenance, repairs and emergency call-outs.

4. Can you maintain multiple sites across Wiltshire? Absolutely. We support organisations with multiple locations in Swindon, Chippenham, Salisbury, Devizes, Melksham, Trowbridge, Marlborough and surrounding areas under one maintenance agreement.

5. Why should businesses have planned gate maintenance? Planned maintenance reduces unexpected breakdowns, improves reliability, extends equipment life, supports health and safety responsibilities and helps minimise disruption to staff, visitors and deliveries.

What areas do Gatemen cover? Gatemen Wiltshire provides electric gate repairs, servicing, maintenance contracts and gate safety inspections across Swindon, Salisbury, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Melksham, Devizes, Calne, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Warminster, Amesbury, Marlborough, Malmesbury, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Tidworth and the surrounding villages.