Sliding & driveway gate motor repairs

Is it the motor or the gate?

Many sliding gate problems are mechanical, not electrical. A quick test: use the manual release key to disengage the motor and slide the gate by hand.

• Hard to push or catches in places: the gate, rail or wheels need attention
• Slides easily by hand: the motor, battery or board is more likely at fault

Either way, we check both on site and fix the real cause, not just the symptom.

Sliding gate problems we fix

• Gate stops halfway or reverses
• Grinding or jerking movement
• Worn or seized wheels
• Bent or misaligned rack
• Damaged or blocked rail
• Gate off its track
• Motor not responding
• Weak backup battery

Gate off its track or hit by a car?

A knock from a vehicle can lift the gate off its rail, bend the rack and damage the motor. We put the gate back on track, repair or replace the damaged parts and check the motor and its mounting. Where a gate is only bolted to a wall, we fit proper steel supports so it’s safer and stronger.

Keep your sliding gate running smoothly

• Keep the rail clear of stones, leaves and sand
• Keep plants and anthills away from the motor
• Watch for slow movement during power cuts
• Have the gate and motor checked once a year

Want a professional check? See servicing & maintenance. Thinking of a new motor? See Centurion sliding gate motors.

Frequently asked questions