Gate Repairs on the Northern Beaches

Gate repairs across the Northern Beaches

We connect Northern Beaches homeowners with independent local gate technicians, from Manly, Balgowlah and Seaforth through Dee Why, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Mona Vale and Newport to Avalon, Bilgola and Palm Beach, plus inland suburbs such as Frenchs Forest, Belrose and Terrey Hills. The whole area has been under one council, Northern Beaches Council, since the 2016 merger of Manly, Warringah and Pittwater.

What tends to go wrong here

Salt and sand

Homes near the beaches see salt spray and blown sand. Sand in a sliding gate track wears rollers quickly, and salt corrodes hinges, fixings, beam housings and board terminals, particularly in sheltered spots that never get rinsed by rain. A regular service and a freshwater rinse of exposed hardware help.

Steep driveways

Pittwater and the escarpment suburbs have some of Sydney's steepest driveways. A sliding gate on a fall puts extra load on the motor and brake, and a swing gate can move on its own once released. Before using the manual release on a sloping site, read our manual release guide.

Bushland and leaf litter

Suburbs bordering bushland get leaves, sticks and the occasional wildlife in tracks and around beams. Spider webs over safety beams are a common reason a gate will not close.

Wet weather

Heavy rain and run-off can sit in recessed tracks or flood low control boxes. Water in a control box can cause faults or permanent damage to boards. A technician can check the housing, seals and drainage, and suggest raising or resealing the box.

Getting a technician out

Send us the gate type, motor brand if you know it and a description of the fault. We pass it to a local technician who will contact you to arrange a visit and quote.