Cost intelligence · Updated July 2026
Gate servicing costs — and the repair costs they prevent
Annual electric gate servicing in Surrey costs £180–£240 for a residential swing pair, £220–£320 for sliding and cantilever gates, and £380–£560 a year for shared entrances on six-monthly visits. Against average repair invoices of £400–£900 for neglect-driven faults, servicing is the cheapest line in gate ownership.
Plan pricing by gate type and usage
| Installation | Interval | Plan cost |
|---|---|---|
| Residential swing pair | Annual | £180 – £240 |
| Sliding / cantilever gate | Annual | £220 – £320 |
| Estate entrance with access control | Annual | £280 – £380 |
| Shared private road (duty-holder) | 6-monthly | £380 – £560 /yr |
| Commercial / high-cycle | Quarterly–6-monthly | Quoted on cycle count |
Plans include the full 21-point inspection, force testing, lubricants and minor adjustments, a written report, and priority repair response. Parts are quoted separately but fitted at plan labour rates. Checklist detail on the servicing page.
The avoided-cost table: what neglect invoices look like
| Caught at service | Cost | The alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Hinges greased & adjusted at service | within plan | Motor burnout from seized hinges: £700 – £1,400 |
| Safety edge replaced proactively | £120 – £180 | Post-incident liability: unquantifiable |
| Backup battery swapped at test failure | £45 – £80 | Locked out in a power cut: emergency call-out £150+ |
| Track cleaned, rack aligned | within plan | Stripped rack & pinion: £350 – £600 |
| Water ingress spotted at connections | within plan | Control board replacement: £450 – £900 |
One-off service vs plan: which suits you
A one-off service (£220–£280 standalone) suits a pre-purchase check on a house you're buying, a health check on an inherited system, or preparing gates for sale. Plans win for gates in daily use, because the value is in the trend line: we log motor current draw, force readings and hinge wear year on year, so drift is visible before it's failure. Shared entrances should always be on a plan — the documented history is the residents' association's evidence of meeting its duty of care.
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Get a precise price for a servicing plan
Tell us the opening width, whether power is nearby and the style you have in mind. We measure on site, confirm a fixed price in writing, and never sell door-to-door.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a one-off gate service cost?
£220–£280 for a residential system, including force testing and a written report — slightly above plan rates because there's no baseline to work from.
Are parts included in the plan price?
Consumables (lubricants, minor fixings) yes; components (batteries, photocells, edges) are quoted at trade prices and fitted at plan labour rates, with your approval first.
Do you price differently for gates you didn't install?
The first visit carries a one-off baseline fee of £40–£60 to document an unknown system; thereafter plan pricing is identical.