Gate motor and control board replacement in Surrey
Gate motors usually last ten to fifteen years, less if they've been sitting in water or working against stiff hinges. When one goes, it's often possible to fit a new motor without touching the gates themselves.
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Types of motor
- Underground motors: hidden in a box beneath each gate leaf; neat, but exposed to water
- Ram motors: a long arm from the post to the gate; simple and reliable
- Articulated arm motors: for gates on wide posts or where a ram won't fit
- Sliding gate motors: a geared motor driving a toothed rack along the gate
Upgrading at the same time
A new control board can add soft-start and soft-stop, better obstacle detection, battery back-up for power cuts and smartphone control. If your system is old and parts are hard to find, swapping the motors and board together is often better value than chasing obsolete parts.
Typical prices in Surrey
| Replacement underground motor, fitted (each) | £600–£1,500 |
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| Replacement ram or arm motor, fitted (each) | £400–£1,000 |
| Sliding gate motor replacement, fitted | £600–£1,400 |
| Replacement control board, fitted | £300–£700 |
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 I keep my existing gates?
Usually, yes, as long as the gates and posts are sound and the hinges move freely. The engineer will check before recommending new motors.
Should I replace both motors if only one has failed?
Often it makes sense, as the second motor is the same age and likely to follow. But it's your choice; a single replacement is fine if the other is healthy.
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.