Gate installation is a large and often costly endeavour; as such, most professional installers of automatic gates systems present potential customers with a proposal containing the details of an installation job before it commences. While these proposals are generally honest and straightforward, as is the case in any industry, sometimes one will have the misfortune of encountering a less than scrupulous tradesperson. To protect yourself from this risk, it’s important to become aware of the various ‘red flags’ that signal possible issues before hiring an installer of automatic gate systems; these include:
Vagueness
Any proposal given to you by an installer of automatic gate systems should clearly state specifics about the upcoming project, such as when and how the project will begin and what type of products will be used. Look for as much detail as possible in the latter area; a company who, for example, fails to specify the type of electric motors that will be used to open and close the automatic gate systems you have requested may use cheap, inferior motors from China in an attempt to take home extra profit. If, on the other hand, they specify the exact model of motor that will be used, you can research it online and verify its cost and quality.
Likewise, the scope of the project should be properly defined in the proposal; if it isn’t, you may be hit with unexpected fees as the project advances toward completion.
‘Too good to be true’ prices
Automatic gate systems bear a substantial price tag for a reason: They are complex pieces of machinery that are intended to last decades with proper care. There is therefore no ‘cheap’ way to build a functional, durable automatic gate. True, some types of gate are more affordable than others, but if a gate installer gives you a proposal which quotes prices vastly below the market value of the type of gate you have selected, don’t be fooled: They are either being less than truthful about what they really intend to charge you or they are cutting corners where product quality is concerned.
A portfolio
Which does not include projects similar to the one you have requested. If you wish to have a sophisticated bespoke gate constructed, before you sign off on the proposal you are given, check to make sure that the company you’re thinking of hiring has completed projects of similar complexity in the past. Examples of complex gate projects to look for include ‘around the corner’ gates, bi-folding gates, and cantilever gates (note that the company should be able to provide pictures of the construction process and not just the finished gate).
Though it takes time and effort to confirm that the proposal you have been given is adequate, doing so will ensure that you get an automatic gate that is able to withstand the elements and perform reliably for many years. Though a substandard gate may seem like a great deal on paper, the cost of continually repairing a faulty gate (or reinstalling your gate altogether) will far exceed the cost of installing a quality gate to begin with.
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