Gate Servicing in Worthing
Professional electric gate servicing in Worthing and Findon Valley. Salt corrosion checks, annual maintenance. Gate Safe trained, 15 years experience. Call 07542 024681.
On the Worthing coast, skipping a gate service is not a minor oversight — it is an accelerant. Salt air works on exposed metal every single day. Hinges pit, terminals corrode, tracks roughen, and motor housings degrade. A year without servicing on a seafront property in BN11 causes more damage than three years without servicing on an inland property. The salt does not wait for you to book an appointment.
We cover Worthing from our Horsham base, about 25-30 minutes via the A24. We service gates across the BN11, BN12, and BN13 postcode areas — from the seafront and Broadwater to Findon Valley, High Salvington, and Goring-by-Sea.
Servicing: £225+VAT | Free automation survey included
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What a Service Visit Covers
Every service follows a structured checklist. In Worthing, salt corrosion adds a critical dimension that We don't need to worry about on the inland properties.
Mechanical Inspection
Your engineer checks all moving parts — hinges, pivot points, motor arms, drive gears, and track runners. On Worthing's coastal properties, every metal contact is inspected for salt pitting and corrosion. Hinges are lubricated with marine-grade grease — standard lubricant washes off in salt-laden rain within weeks. Corroded bolts are replaced with stainless steel alternatives where possible.
Motor Assessment
Motor current draw, noise, and internal condition are checked. In Findon Valley and High Salvington, motors on steep driveways are assessed for overload — a motor working on an incline draws more current than the manufacturer's level-ground rating suggests. We identify units that are straining and advises on upgrades before they burn out.
Safety Device Testing
Photocells, safety edges, and auto-reverse functions are tested. Salt residue coats photocell lenses and reduces beam strength, causing intermittent closeness failures. Your engineer cleans lenses, checks beam alignment, and applies anti-corrosion treatment to sensor housings. On seafront properties, this is one of the most important steps in the entire service.
Control Board Check
Salt-laden moisture is devastating to electronics. Terminal connections corrode, solder joints develop resistive oxide, and control boards develop intermittent faults that are difficult to diagnose once established. Your engineer cleans all terminals, checks connection integrity, inspects box seals, and assesses whether the control enclosure is adequate for the salt exposure level.
Corrosion Assessment
Specific to coastal Worthing. Your engineer inspects all exposed metalwork — hinges, brackets, track sections, motor housings — for corrosion progression since the last visit. Your engineer assesses whether galvanised or powder-coated finishes are still protecting the underlying metal and recommends replacements or treatments where corrosion is advancing.
Why Worthing Gates Need Regular Servicing
Service Pricing for Worthing
Parts charged separately at cost if anything needs replacing. Always quoted and agreed before ordering.
How Often Should You Service Your Gate?
Properties within half a mile of the Worthing seafront should be serviced every six months. The salt exposure is too severe for annual visits — by month eight or nine, corrosion has already progressed past the point where it can be cleaned away, and components start needing replacement. Properties further inland — Findon Valley, High Salvington, Durrington — can usually manage annual visits, though the steep hillside in Findon Valley makes motor monitoring more important.
Areas Covered Near Worthing
We also covers gate servicing in these nearby areas:
Also covering: Findon Valley, High Salvington, Broadwater, Goring-by-Sea, Durrington, Tarring, Findon village.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I service my electric gate in Worthing?
Near the seafront — every six months. Salt corrosion is relentless and causes significant damage between annual visits. Inland Worthing properties in Findon Valley and High Salvington can manage annual visits, unless the gate is on a steep driveway with heavy use.
What does a gate service include?
Full mechanical inspection, motor assessment, safety device testing, control board check, corrosion assessment, marine-grade lubrication, and adjustment of open/close limits. Coastal properties receive additional salt-specific checks. A written report is provided.
My gate is a mile from the sea — do I still need salt protection?
The Worthing coastal strip is flat and exposed, so salt air carries further inland than in more sheltered locations. Properties in Broadwater and Durrington still experience salt effects, though less severe than the seafront. Annual servicing with corrosion checks is recommended for any Worthing property.
Can you service gates on steep driveways?
Yes. We regularly service gates in Findon Valley and High Salvington where hillside driveways are standard. Your engineer checks motor current draw under load to verify the motor is coping with the incline.
Is a service visit the same as a repair?
No. A service is preventive maintenance — inspecting, testing, lubricating, and adjusting. If we find a fault during a service, your engineer quotes the repair separately. Many minor issues can be resolved during the same visit.
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