A: If your gate isn't working, contact Automatic Gate Masters for Automatic Gate Repair in Atherton, as we have an experienced team of technicians capable of repairing your slide, swing, and overhead gate. You can call us at 650-560-4646 during regular business hours, after hours, or even late at night (after 9 PM). If your gate is malfunctioning or stuck, don't push it too much to avoid damage.

A: The gate maintenance usually involves washing & wax, which prevents the paint from wearing off. Maintenance also deals with pests like spiders and snails. Snails generally leave behind slime trails that destroy circuitry inside the board. White lithium is used to lubricate the moving parts to keep running smoothly.

A: We'll strongly advise against installing the gate opener yourself. It can only be done by an expert or someone working under expert supervision. The installation process is highly complex and requires an in-depth understanding of everything. Doing it yourself can also harm you or your surroundings, as electric circuitry is involved in this process.

A: It usually requires 3-5 hours to install a gate. However, it doesn't include transportation and fabrication time. The time a project takes depends upon how large or small it is. Usually, a project is completed by the afternoon, but that's not always the case.

A: Automatic gates come in 3 types: swing, sliding, and dual openers. Choosing one over the other depends on the terrain you're dealing with. If you choose a swinging gate, the cars will have to be parked far away from it. On the other hand, sliding gates are suitable because they allow the vehicles to be parked inside the driveway. However, sliding gates have more moving parts, so they tend to require more maintenance and face more problems.