preventive care

Regular preventive care is the key to keeping your fence, gates, and operators working smoothly, looking great, and protecting your investment year after year. Just like anything; fence, gates, and operators are subject to wear and tear from daily use, weather, and mechanical stress. With our routine inspections and maintenance, you can catch small issues—like misaligned hinges, worn rollers, weakening locks, sagging fence, or corroding materials—before they cause damage, become expensive repairs, or creates downtime. Preventive care ensures your fence, gates, and operator work effortlessly, while staying secure and continuing to enhance your property’s safety and curb appeal.

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Investing in preventive care also protects your investment and saves you money in the long run. A well-maintained operator and gate lasts longer, performs better, and reduces the risk of costly replacements or emergency repairs. Whether you have a swing gate, sliding gate, or cantilever system, our expert maintenance services keep your gate reliable, safe, and visually impressive. Don’t wait for a problem to happen—stay ahead with preventive care and enjoy smooth, secure, and worry-free gate operation every day.

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yearly protective care

wHAT DO I GET?

1. Mechanical Inspection & Maintenance

  • Inspect gate alignment, plumb, and level

  • Check hinges, rollers, wheels, and tracks for wear or damage

  • Lubricate all moving parts (hinges, chains, rollers, bearings)

  • Tighten all mounting hardware and fasteners

  • Inspect gate structure for repairs

  • Ensure gate moves freely without binding

2. Operator & Drive System

  • Inspect operator mounting and foundation

  • Check motor operation for noise, vibration, or overheating

  • Inspect chains, belts, or drive arms for wear and proper tension

  • Test manual release mechanism for proper function

3. Electrical & Power Systems

  • Inspect wiring for damage, corrosion, or loose connections

  • Check power supply voltage and grounding

  • Test backup batteries and replace if weak or failing (batteries not provided if replaced)

  • Inspect control board for moisture, insects, or burn marks

  • Verify surge protection is functioning properly

  • Verify solar pannel is opperating correctly if applicable

4. Safety Systems (Critical)

  • Test photo eyes for alignment and proper response

  • Clean sensor lenses and housings

  • Test safety edges for proper activation

  • Verify force settings and obstruction detection

  • Confirm gate reverses direction upon contact or obstruction

  • Ensure system meets UL 325 safety standards

5. Access Control Devices

  • Test remotes, keypads, card readers, and intercoms

  • Replace control batteries as needed

  • Check receiver range and antenna placement

  • Verify programming and access permissions

  • Inspect gate timers and auto-close functions

  • Confirm all 911, emergency access proper functions

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Office # 832-318-0449

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