How Much Do Gate Motor Repairs Cost?

Gate Motor Repairs VS Gate Motor Installation

Should you repair your gate motor or is it better to replace it completely. This is one of the most common questions we get asked. The answer of course depends on these factors:

How old is the gate motor – if the gate motor is a relatively old one then it might be better to replace it instead of paying to have the gate motor repaired.
Your budget – if you are on a tight budget and the gate motor repairs cost is less than the cost to install a garage motor, we recommend having the gate motor repaired.
The gate motor fault – if the problem with the gate motor is a simple one and won’t more than a few hours it is definitely better to have the gate motor repaired. If the issue is going to take weeks to fix or you need to have parts shipped in from the supplier then it might be better to have the gate motor replaced.

The Benefits Of Hiring A Pro To For Your Gate Motor Repairs

You may be able to save money trying to repair the gate motor but there is a bigger chance of injuring yourself or causing more harm than good. You will most likely have to end up hiring a Pro to finish the job which will increase your gate motor repairs cost drastically.
– Gate motor repair experts have experience in electrical work which is especially important if the motor needs extensive repairs.
– A professional will be able to identify the gate motor issue and repair it in a fraction of the time it would take you to do it.

Most Commons Gate Motor Repairs

There are lots of things that can go wrong with your gate motor. Gate motor repair specialists from Kandua are fully qualified and experienced to handle any gate motor. Plus, the cost to repair your gate motor will be very competitive.

The wrong motor – the biggest source of gate motor problems is that the wrong gate motor is installed. The motor will have to work much harder than it was designed for. This will lead to problems down the line.

Insect nests – another common problem we encounter is insect infestations. Ants and other insects crawl into the gate motor and make nests there. This can erode and damage the electronics in the gate motor.

Lightening damage – it’s quite common for gate motors to get struck by lightning. If this happens you will most likely have to replace the gate motor as it will either be beyond repair or the gate motor repair costs will be much higher than the cost to replace it.

Battery issues – our gate motor repair specialists often find that the reason for agate motor not working properly is due to a faulty battery or a battery that needs to be replaced. Depending on how much work the gate motor does

Remember, the gate motor repair cost will depend largely on what the issue is and how severe it is. Give the gate motor specialist as much information as possible so that they can give a very good estimate of what the gate motor repair cost will be.

How To Hire The Best Gate Motor Pro

Kandua.com has a list of vetted, background checked gate motor specialists around South Africa that are perfect for the job. You can get multiple quotes in 1 minute or less. All you have to do is:

• Search for a gate motor repair specialist near you
• Answer a few simple questions about your gate motor issue.
• Supply your contact details so pros can get hold of you.
• Connect to vetted and reviewed gate motor companies.
• Read their online reviews.
• Areas we service:
  • Johannesburg gate motor repairs
  • Pretoria gate motor repairs
  • Cape Town gate motor repairs
  • Durban gate motor repairs
• If you have any questions on hiring a gate motor repair Pro, or how Kandua.com works – we’ve got the answers for you on our FAQ page