He ran the gate open and closed a bunch of times and tested the safety sensors before leaving…
Start With a Call or a Message About Your Gate
Call or send the form with a few words about the gate, and we will arrange a time to see it in person.
Repairs, New Gates, Openers and Entry Systems
Reviews From Gate Owners
Our driveway gate started stopping halfway open so we called to get it looked at. Caleb came out and checked the opener and the track.
Had Squantum come look at the old iron gate and opener on our property. The tech was upfront about what needed fixing soon vs what could wait, which I appreciate because not everyone will tell you that. He explained the hinge wear and the opener issues in plain english and was patient with all our questions. Haven't done the work yet but they'll be getting the job. He also told us what to keep an eye on until then.
Had a new aluminum swing gate put in at the end of our driveway. He walked us through a few styles and helped us pick one that fit what we wanted to spend. Install went smoothly and the crew had it hung in a morning. Looks great and closes nice and quiet. They did leave some cardboard by the curb, but I'd use them again.
Welcome to Squantum Gate Services
Squantum Gate Services repairs, installs and automates driveway gates in Quincy and the towns around it. We work on swing and sliding gates in wrought iron, aluminum and wood, and on the openers, keypads and intercoms that run them.
Every job starts with a call or message about the gate you have, or the one you want. We ask what kind it is, what it does when it fails and how often it gets used, then set a time to see it.
Before I call a job finished, I cycle the gate repeatedly, check the swing for level and clearance, and test the latch and any safety stop. New crew members begin by watching me diagnose a gate, then practice those same checks under my supervision before they take on repairs.
Caleb
Swing Gates, Sliding Gates and Keypad Entry
New swing and sliding gates, operator arms on the inside of the leaves, and a keypad on the driveway post.
Questions About Gates and Openers
Why does my gate stop halfway and then reverse?
An automatic gate that stops and backs up is usually doing what it was built to do: something told the opener there was an obstruction. The common causes are a photo eye knocked out of line or dirty, a worn roller or dry hinge that makes the gate work harder than the opener expects, or limit settings that have drifted.
Check that nothing is in the gate’s path and that both photo eyes face each other squarely. If it still stops, call us and describe exactly where in its travel it stops.
Which is better for a driveway, a swing gate or a sliding gate?
It depends on the space. A swing gate needs clear room for its leaves to open, and a driveway that slopes up from the gate can stop them. A sliding gate needs a straight run beside the opening at least as long as the gate itself. Where both fit, swing gates are simpler; sliding gates suit steep or short driveways.
Can you add a keypad to the gate I already have?
If the gate has an opener, a keypad can usually be added on a post at the driveway, set back far enough for a driver to reach from the car window. We set up keypads and intercoms on existing gates as well as new ones.
How often should a gate be serviced?
A gate that is opened many times a day, or an automatic gate on a busy property, benefits from a check at least once a year; a lightly used manual gate needs less. Before winter is a sensible time, so hinges, rollers and sensors are in good order before the cold.
Can I send photos of my gate?
Yes, by email. A picture of the whole gate, one of the opener or hardware, and a short video of the problem help us prepare for the visit.