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Gate Automation · New Core Service
Your Gate Should Never Leave You Stuck Outside
Sliding and swing gate motor installation and repairs, fitted with battery backup so your driveway still opens on load shedding days — plus safety beams, sensors and remote control done properly.
A gate motor that dies the moment the power goes is more than an inconvenience — it's a security gap right when you least want one. We install and repair sliding and swing gate motors with that reality in mind: proper battery backup as standard on new installations, safety beams that actually stop the gate for a child or pet in its path, and remotes that get programmed correctly the first time.
Whether you're automating a gate for the first time, replacing a motor that's on its last legs, or dealing with one that's suddenly stopped responding to the remote, we carry common parts on the vehicle so most jobs — installs and repairs alike — are finished in a single visit.
Who It's For
Sliding vs. Swing — And Which Fits Your Property
Sliding Gate Motors
The default choice for most Bedfordview and East Rand homes — works well on a slope, needs no space to swing open, and suits driveways where a swing arc would clash with parked cars.
Swing Gate Motors
A natural fit for double gates on a level driveway with room either side to open into, and often preferred aesthetically for period or double-storey homes.
Security Estates & Complexes
Installations that meet estate access-control standards, integrated with existing intercom or boom systems where required by the body corporate.
Commercial & Industrial Gates
Heavier-duty motors sized for wider, heavier gates at businesses, warehouses and yards, with access control for staff and visitor traffic.
What's Included
What We Install & Repair
Sliding Gate Motors
Supplied and fitted with track alignment checked properly — a motor fighting a misaligned track wears out fast, so we fix the track, not just bolt on the motor.
Swing Gate Motors
Single or double-leaf, with arm geometry set so the gate opens and closes smoothly without straining the motor.
Battery Backup Systems
Sized to your gate's typical daily cycles, so it keeps opening and closing through a normal load shedding stage.
Safety Beams & Sensors
Photocell beams that stop the gate if something — or someone — is in its path, a non-negotiable for households with kids or pets.
Remote & App Programming
Multiple remotes programmed correctly, plus app control where your motor supports it, so you're not stuck with one shared clicker.
Repairs & Servicing
Noisy motors, gates that won't fully close, dead remotes, and storm or lightning damage — diagnosed and fixed, with an honest repair-vs-replace recommendation.
How It Works
Our Process
01
Assess the Gate & Driveway
We check the gate's weight, your driveway's slope and layout, and existing infrastructure (track, hinges, power supply) to recommend the right motor.
02
Quote
A clear price for the motor, installation, battery backup and safety beams — confirmed before any work starts.
03
Install or Repair
Motor fitted, track or hinges corrected if needed, safety beams aligned, and battery backup wired in.
04
Programme & Test
Remotes and app access programmed, safety beam and force-sensitivity settings tested, and the full system demonstrated to you before we leave.
Pricing
Simple, Upfront Pricing
Starting rates for the most common version of this job. Your final quote is always confirmed before work begins.
Single or double leaf
From R3,800
- Motor supply & installation
- 2 remotes programmed
- Basic safety beam
- 12-month guarantee
Most Popular
Most common install
From R4,200
- Motor & rack supply/installation
- Track alignment check
- 2 remotes programmed
- Safety beam included
- 12-month guarantee
No hidden fees
From R350
- Full diagnosis
- Labour for most common faults
- Honest repair vs. replace advice
- Same-day where possible
FAQ
Gate Motor Installation Questions, Answered
It comes down to your driveway. Sliding motors suit sloped driveways, narrow entrances, or where parked cars would block a swinging gate. Swing motors suit level driveways with clear space either side and are common on double gates. We'll recommend based on your actual layout, not a default answer.
With a properly sized battery backup, yes — this is standard on every new installation we do, and we can retrofit it to most existing motors too. We size the battery to your gate's daily cycle count so it isn't caught out mid-outage.
Most motors support somewhere between 20 and several hundred remotes, so household size is rarely the limit. We programme what you need on the day and show you how to add more yourself later if required.
Yes, worth checking sooner rather than later. Grinding is often a track alignment or gearbox wear issue that gets more expensive to fix the longer a motor runs against it. A R350 call-out gets you an honest diagnosis before it becomes a full motor replacement.
Regularly, and we're used to working alongside existing estate intercom and boom gate systems rather than duplicating them. If your body corporate has specific installation requirements, let us know when you book and we'll confirm compatibility upfront.
Depends on the fault and the motor's age. A blown circuit board or worn gearbox on a motor older than 8–10 years often costs close to a new installation to repair — we'll always give you both numbers so you can decide, rather than pushing a replacement by default.
Often Booked Together
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