Automatic Gate Maintenance Kenya

Scheduled servicing for automatic gates across Kenya — motor health checks, track cleaning, safety sensor testing, battery replacement and documented reports that keep the gate reliable year-round.

Who maintains automatic gates in Kenya?

Qyvea Limited maintains automatic gates across Kenya for homes, estates, businesses and industrial sites. An automatic gate is a machine that moves every day — a sliding gate on a 200-cycle-a-day commercial driveway covers the same distance in a year as a car doing thousands of kilometres. Motors, tracks, wheels and safety sensors all wear, and the wear is quiet until the gate jams or fails at a bad moment.

What a gate service covers

Motor health check

Current draw measured against rated draw. Rising current is an early warning sign of wear.

Gearbox grease

Grease checked or topped up on motors that have grease points. Sealed motors reviewed by cycle count.

Track cleaning

Ground tracks and cantilever rails cleared of grit, leaves and debris that cause drag.

Wheel & roller inspection

Wheels and rollers checked for flat spots, play and alignment issues.

Safety sensor test

Beams and sensors tested with a physical obstruction — gate must reverse correctly.

Backup battery test

Battery load-tested. A dying battery fails silently and only shows during a power cut.

Maintenance contracts

For homes, estates, businesses and industrial sites that rely on the gate running every day, Qyvea offers scheduled maintenance contracts. A contract typically includes:

  • Visits at an agreed frequency (quarterly, half-yearly or annual)
  • Priority response for faults between visits
  • Documented motor current, battery and sensor readings after every visit
  • Discounted replacement parts where items fail

Contracts are also available for homes, estates and businesses.

How often should a gate be serviced?

  • Quarterly — high-cycle gates: estates, businesses, factories, high-traffic driveways.
  • Half-yearly — most residential homes and lighter commercial sites.
  • Annually — low-cycle homes where the gate opens only a few times a day.

The right frequency depends on how the gate is used, not on a fixed rule. Qyvea advises after the first site visit.

Common maintenance questions

How often should an automatic gate be serviced?

Most residential gates benefit from a service every 6 to 12 months. Business and estate gates with heavy cycle counts benefit from quarterly servicing.

What does automatic gate maintenance include?

Motor current check, gearbox grease, track cleaning and lubrication, wheel inspection, safety sensor test, backup battery test, remote battery check and control panel review.

Do you offer maintenance contracts?

Yes. Qyvea offers scheduled maintenance contracts for homes, estates, businesses and industrial sites. Contracts include periodic visits, priority fault response and documented health reports.

Can you maintain a gate installed by another company?

Yes. Qyvea maintains existing automatic gates regardless of who installed them. We document the gate, back up any configurations, and take over ongoing servicing.

How much does automatic gate maintenance cost in Kenya?

Cost depends on the number of gates, gate type, cycle count, and the frequency of visits. Qyvea provides a free initial assessment and a clear contract quote.

Book an automatic gate service

Free initial assessment and a documented health report after every visit.

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