Automatic Gate & Access Control Frequently Asked Questions
When you're installing, repairing, or upgrading an automatic gate or access control system, there are a lot of decisions to
make. At 70-West Access Control, we help homeowners, businesses, HOAs, apartment communities, and
property managers throughout Eastern North Carolina find the right solution for their property.
From automatic driveway gates and gate operators to keypads, callboxes, cloud-based access control, cameras,
and repairs, our team can help you understand your options before you make a decision.
Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
Which automatic gate will suit my property?
What is the cost of an automatic driveway gate?
The ideal automatic gate depends on your property, available space, traffic, landscape, and your preferred gate movement. Swing gates can work well on properties where space permits for the gate to either swing open or close.
Sliding gates may be better suited for properties with limited space, an inclined driveway, or high traffic at the entrance.
For properties that are residential in nature, the appearance and convenience may be the most important factors.
Homeowners associations, residential complexes, and commercial properties will have to consider traffic, access control, safety features, and durability factors.
We analyze your entire entrance before recommending a system to ensure you get the right gate for your property.
The price for electric gate installation depends on many factors such as the size and type of the gate, the gate motor, the access control system, electricity requirements, security components, and anything else you want.
Key pads, phone entry, cell phones, camera systems, card readers, or even internet-based access control systems may also influence the total price.
Instead of giving you a price that might not even apply to your specific situation, 70-West Access Control offers a free quotation.
Can you fix an automatic gate installed by another company?
How fast can you fix my broken automatic gate?
Yes. It is not necessary to be an existing customer of 70-West in order to have your gate fixed.
We repair and maintain automatic gates, gate operators, keypads, call boxes, safety sensors, loops, access control systems, and other accessories produced by most leading manufacturers.
Our specialists will evaluate your system, find out the source of the problem, and decide if repair or replacement is the best solution.
Our team knows that a broken electric gate is more than an annoyance. Whether the broken electric gate is at a home, a community, an apartment complex, or a business, a malfunctioning gate can become a security concern.
In places in Eastern North Carolina, we can usually send a technician within 24 hours to fix the electric gate with electric gate repair.
However, response times may vary depending on your location, the type of electric gate problem, and other factors.
Which brands of gates and access control systems do you offer installation and maintenance services for?
Is it possible for me to remotely operate my gate/access system through my phone?
Access control teams from 70-West have been factory-trained and certified in installing and servicing systems made by DoorKing, LiftMaster, HySecurity, and Pro Data Key (PDK).
Other products made by major manufacturers of access control systems and gate operators can be installed. We are also capable of servicing existing systems throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Yes. Many current gate and access control systems can be managed remotely by phone.
For instance, a cloud access control system such as PDK lets you manage property access remotely.
Depending on the access control system, you may manage access control, manage credentials, and monitor from your phone. This is particularly helpful in places where access requirements keep changing, such as HOAs, apartments, office buildings, and businesses.
We will help you find the right access control system depending on your access needs.
Do you provide access control solutions for HOA's, apartments, and businesses?
How will an automatic gate behave if there's a power outage?
Yes. Access control is one of our core services.
We provide access control systems for HOA communities, apartment buildings, commercial properties, office buildings, pools, gated entrances, and any other place where property owners want to limit access.
These systems can involve keypads, card readers, call boxes, telephone entry systems, PDK Cloud Access Control System, gate operators, security equipment, and cameras.
We can design and install a new system, or assist in upgrading your existing system that is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
What will happen during a power outage is dependent on the gate operator that was installed, as well as the design of the system.
A lot of automatic gate systems provide battery backup and manual release so that the gate may be opened even without electricity.
In commercial, HOA, and busy entrances, the use of battery backup and manual release should be considered when designing the system.
These will be explained to you once we install the automatic gate system.
How often does the automatic gate need to be maintained?
What regions do you operate in at 70-West Access Control?
Automatic gates must always be checked and maintained often, especially automatic gates that open and close repeatedly throughout the day.
The maintenance will consist of checking the gate opener, hinges, rollers, chains, tracks, safety mechanisms, photo eyes, loops, wiring, access control system, and all the moving parts.
For example, in Coastal North Carolina, there may be weather conditions that can negatively impact any outdoor equipment.
Saltwater, moisture, storm conditions, debris, and heat may influence any part of the gate.
Maintenance contracts are provided by 70-West Access Control.
We operate throughout Eastern North Carolina, including Morehead City, Beaufort, Emerald Isle, New Bern, Jacksonville, Swansboro, Greenville, Wilmington, Garner, Raleigh, and surrounding communities.
Because we are based in Morehead City and regularly serve Eastern North Carolina, our team understands the local environment and the conditions that can affect automatic gates.
Still Have Questions About Your Gate or Access Control System?
Every property is different.
Whether you need a new automatic driveway gate, an HOA entrance, commercial access control, a PDK system, cameras, or help repairing an existing gate, talk with the team at 70-West Access Control.
We'll look at what you have, what you need, and help you find a safe and reliable solution without making the system more complicated than it needs to be.
Reach out to us for a consultation.
We are happy to discuss how 70 West Access can take care of your automatic gate needs.
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