Full Gate Safety Inspections
A full gate safety inspection goes far beyond a visual check. Our qualified technicians isolate power, dismantle key components and verify all force, speed and entrapment readings against BS-EN 12453.
We examine hinges, rollers, motor gearboxes, hydraulic drives, control panels, cabling and safety edges to detect developing faults before they become hazards.
Detailed photographic evidence accompanies our findings, giving you a clear, actionable record of your gate’s condition and the precise steps required to restore optimum safety and reliability.
Electric Gate Compliance and Safety Services
Our compliance and safety service portfolio covers the entire lifecycle of an electric gate. From initial design consultation and force-testing on commissioning, through periodic inspections, remedial upgrades and accident investigations, we provide an independent, manufacturer-agnostic perspective.
Accredited to DHF and SafeContractor standards, we liaise with insurers, facilities managers and local authorities to demonstrate due diligence, helping you avoid prosecutions, costly downtime and reputational damage.
Safety Sensor Checks
Using calibrated test equipment, we verify that photoelectric cells, light curtains and laser scanners register presence at the correct distances and angles.
Faulty, misaligned or contaminated sensors are adjusted or replaced, ensuring obstacles and pedestrians are detected instantly and the gate stops or reverses as required.
Written Compliance Reports
Following all tests, we compile a structured report detailing results, photographs, risk ratings and any non-conformities.
Clear traffic-light grading and prioritised action lists support budgeting and scheduling. Reports satisfy insurance, landlord and HSE documentation requirements, giving you defensible evidence of proactive safety management.
Safety Edge Inspections
We compress leading and secondary safety edges along their full travel to assess sensitivity and response time.
Damaged rubbers, hardened profiles or sluggish controllers are highlighted, and activation forces are measured against normative limits, confirming that crushing risks are mitigated across sliding, swing and folding gate types.
Emergency Stop Function Testing
Our engineers activate every emergency stop button and hold-to-run switch to confirm it immediately removes power from drive units and control circuits.
We record the stopping distance, check for residual motion and label each device, guaranteeing a rapid, unambiguous shutdown option in any emergency scenario.
Gate Speed and Movement Testing
Using high-frequency data loggers, we monitor gate acceleration, peak speed and smoothness of travel.
Excessive force or erratic motion indicates mechanical wear or incorrect control parameters.
Timely adjustment preserves drive components, prevents impact injuries and keeps the system within BS-EN 12453 performance thresholds.
Control Panel and Wiring Checks
We open enclosures to examine terminals, earth bonding, overload protection and ingress ratings.
Thermal imaging identifies hotspots, while insulation resistance tests reveal hidden cable damage. Correct labelling and tidy routing reduce downtime, and firmware updates are verified to maintain functional safety integrity levels.
Who Needs Compliance & Safety Audits?
Any organisation responsible for automatic gates bears a statutory duty of care.
Facility managers of schools, care homes, commercial depots and apartment blocks must ensure installations remain safe throughout their service life.
Landlords and managing agents need documented evidence before lease handovers; insurers often demand periodic audits to maintain cover. Installers seeking CE or UKCA marking for new systems also require independent validation.
Even domestic owners are liable under the Occupiers’ Liability Act if family, visitors or delivery drivers are injured.
Contact Our Electric Gate Specialist
Ready to confirm your gate’s compliance or need urgent advice? Speak directly with our electric gate specialist, an engineer with over fifteen years’ field experience and accredited DHF Gate Safety Diploma status. They will discuss your site, explain the inspection process and provide a fixed, no-obligation quotation within twenty-four hours.
On visiting, they carry portable force-testing equipment and hold enhanced DBS clearance, so you can schedule audits confidently in schools or secure locations. Call us today or complete the quick online form.
You will receive professional guidance, clear timescales and the reassurance that your gate meets every legal requirement. Out-of-hours appointments and nationwide coverage are available on request, ensuring flexibility.
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