Connect with vetted Pros in Centurion for all your Gate & Garage Motor Installation & Repair needs

With professional installation and regular maintenance. A good quality motor should last 10 to 15 years. Factors like usage frequency, motor quality, and exposure to the elements: especially in coastal areas like Durban or Cape Town can affect its lifespan.

The short answer is straightforward. Yes, in most cases an existing door or gate can be automated. This is worth noting for Centurion homeowners. A Kandua professional will assess its condition, weight, and structural integrity to determine the correct motor and to identify any necessary repairs before installation.

Here's what you need to know. Your system should continue to work thanks to a battery backup. This is worth noting for Centurion homeowners. Most modern motors in South Africa have a battery backup system that allows them to continue operating for a number of cycles during a power failure like load shedding. They also have a manual override key to disengage the motor, allowing you to operate the gate or door by hand.

Yes. Our vetted gate and motor specialists in Centurion handle both new motor installations and repairs on existing systems — including remote programming, loop detector faults, gearbox issues, and battery backup failures. One technician covers both.

The most frequent issues our Centurion pros resolve include motor not responding to remotes, limit switch faults, battery backup failure, damaged drive chains or gears, and obstruction sensor problems. Most faults are diagnosed and fixed in a single visit.