Gate motors for Duxberry's established homes and long boundaries
Duxberry is about 4 km north of Sandton City. Duxberry's freestanding properties often have long perimeters, with gates set into old boundary walls facing roads like Coleraine Drive or backing onto the Outspan spruit. These are typically large, heavy gates that have been in place for years. The established gardens mean that leaves, soil, and even roots can interfere with the gate's track or mechanism, causing extra strain on the motor that moves it.
We start with the gate itself, not the motor. For a heavy Duxberry gate, we make sure the wheels run freely and the track is clear and level before we assess the motor. A motor must be correctly sized for the gate's weight and length. We fit safety beams as standard for family homes and make sure the battery backup is sufficient to operate the gate during power outages, maintaining the security of your property.
When you buy a home in Duxberry, you inherit the gate but not the knowledge of who holds a remote. Previous owners, their tenants, or service providers may still have access. For your security, our first step is to wipe the gate motor's receiver memory completely. We then program only your set of remotes, giving you full control over who can enter your property from day one.
Everything we install and repair, and how a job runs from first call to handover, is on our gate automation page.
Questions from Duxberry
My gate track is always full of leaves from the garden. Is this damaging the motor?
Yes, any obstruction forces the motor to work harder and can lead to premature failure. We clear the track during a service and check for wear on the wheels and drive rack caused by debris.
The previous owner gave us a bag of old remotes. Do they all still work?
Yes, until the motor's memory is cleared, any remote ever programmed to it will still open the gate. We recommend clearing the receiver and reprogramming only the remotes you need as a first security step.
If something on your gate motor setup in Duxberry is not working as it should, the quickest fix starts with a call. We will ask a few questions, book a visit and quote in writing before any work starts.