Force test records gone missing
DHF force limit results and risk assessments scribbled on paper, lost in the van or never finished. Capture force testing to EN 12453:2017 on site and store it against the job to prove UKCA compliance.
🛡️ Job management for automatic gate installers
Run your gate installation business without the paperwork pile-up
From UKCA force testing to commissioning records, Gaffer keeps your automatic gate jobs, safety certificates, quotes and invoices in one place — so you spend less time on admin and more time installing and servicing gates.
No credit card required · Built for UK gate installers · Go live within a week
Sound familiar?
The day-to-day headaches automatic gate installers tell us about most — and how Gaffer fixes them.
Quotes take too long to write up
Every gate is bespoke — motor, control board, safety edges, access control. Build a tidy itemised quote on your phone before you leave site and win the job before the next installer replies.
Chasing payment after handover
The gate is commissioned and signed off, but the invoice is still on the to-do list. Invoice the moment you hand over, take card or Direct Debit, and chase late payers automatically.
Everything automatic gate installers need in one place
Compliance & safety records
Risk assessments, force & safety test records, electrical safety and commissioning — complete them on site and prove Machinery Directive UKCA compliance.
Fast quoting
Saved templates and itemised pricing for motors, safety edges, photocells and access control so bespoke gate quotes go out in minutes.
Scheduling & dispatch
See every engineer's day, plan installs and service visits, avoid double-booking, and send "on my way" texts automatically.
Invoicing & payments
Turn a commissioned and handed-over gate into an invoice instantly and get paid faster by card or Direct Debit.
Customer comms & reminders
Service due on a swing or sliding gate? Gaffer reminds you and the customer, turning one install into recurring maintenance work.
Offline mobile app
Complete surveys, test records and commissioning at a remote gateway with no signal — it all syncs once you are back online.
The Automatic Gate Installer Trade Pack
Specialist forms and compliance workflows, ready out of the box.
- Site Survey
- Risk Assessment (EN 12453:2017)
- Installation Record
- Force & Safety Test Record
- Electrical Safety Record
- Commissioning Record
- Handover Record
Common questions
Can I record DHF force testing and safety certificates in Gaffer?
Yes. The Automatic Gate Installer Trade Pack includes a Force & Safety Test Record and a Risk Assessment to EN 12453:2017, so you can capture force limit results and prove Machinery Directive UKCA compliance against the job.
Does it work offline on remote sites?
Yes. The field app is offline-first, so you can complete a site survey, installation record and commissioning checks with no signal on a rural gateway and everything syncs once you are back online.
Will it connect to my accounting software?
Yes. Invoices and customers sync with Xero and QuickBooks, so there is no double entry between Gaffer and your accounts.
How long does it take to get set up?
Most gate installers are live within a week. The Trade Pack forms are ready out of the box, so you import your customers, set your pricing and start quoting straight away.
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The paperwork, already written
Gaffer ships 12 automatic Gate Installer certificates and forms — Automatic Gate Installer — COSHH Assessment, Automatic Gate Installer — Fault Callout Record, Automatic Gate Installer — Planned Service Record and 9 more — ready to complete on site with no signal.
Ready to run your gate installation business properly?
14 days free. Full access. No card needed.