Electric gate repairs in Surrey
Most electric gate faults come down to a handful of parts: a motor, the control board, the safety photocells, the power supply or the remotes. A good engineer can usually find the fault on the first visit and fix it the same day if they carry the part.
- Free to use, no obligation
- Local Surrey engineers
- Price confirmed before any work
- Same-day help requests flagged urgent
Common faults we get asked about
- Gates won't open, or only one leaf moves
- Gates start to close then reverse back open
- Gates open on their own, or won't stay shut
- Grinding, clunking or a motor that hums but doesn't move
- Remotes, keypads or intercoms that have stopped working
- Damage after a car, storm or a fallen branch
All the main systems
Engineers we work with repair the systems found on most Surrey driveways: underground motors (such as FAAC 770, CAME Frog and BFT Eli), ram and articulated arm motors, sliding gates with rack-and-pinion drives, and the control boards, loop detectors and photocells that run them.
If you know the make, put it in the form. A photo of the motor or the control box label helps the engineer bring the right parts.
Repair or replace?
Motors and boards wear out, but that doesn't always mean new gates. A failed underground motor can often be swapped into the existing foundation box, and a tired control board can be replaced with a modern one that adds safety features. Your engineer will tell you whether a repair is worth it before you spend anything.
Typical prices in Surrey
| Diagnostic call-out (first hour)Often deducted if you go ahead with the repair | £150–£300 + VAT |
|---|---|
| Replacement safety photocells, fitted | £100–£250 |
| Replacement control board, fitted | £300–£700 |
| Replacement underground motor, fitted (each) | £600–£1,500 |
| Replacement ram or arm motor, fitted (each) | £400–£1,000 |
Guide prices only, based on what gate engineers in Surrey and the South East commonly charge. Your engineer will confirm the price before starting any work.
Questions
Can you repair any make of electric gate?
Most of them. The common brands (FAAC, CAME, BFT, Nice, Beninca and others) use parts engineers can get quickly. Rare or very old systems may need a part ordered, or replacing with a current model.
How quickly can someone come out?
For urgent faults, engineers aim for the same or next working day. Tell us in the form if you're stuck in or out, or the gate is unsafe, and we'll flag it as urgent.
Is it free to use Gate Repair Surrey?
Yes. Sending us your details is free and there's no obligation. You only pay the engineer, and only if you accept their quote.
Who will actually come out?
An independent, insured local gate engineer. We pass on your enquiry; they contact you, confirm the price and do the work. We don't send anyone without asking you first.