Garage Doors and Motors

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At Planet Automation, we are dedicated to bringing you top-quality garage doors and garage door motors. With a focus on excellence, we specialize in supplying, installing, repairing, and maintaining locally manufactured garage doors. Our team of professionally trained technicians is committed to ensuring the security and convenience of your garage door.

Your garage door is more than just a panel. In most cases, it is people’s first impression of your home and also your silent protector.

Whether you’re in Sea Point, Durbanville, or even Constantia, Planet Automation offers Cape Town’s homeowners a range of garage doors and motors designed to match your lifestyle, architecture and security needs.

Why You Should Choose Planet Automation to Supply, Install and Maintain

• Local expertise
We understand Cape Town’s terrain, weather, and architectural styles—down to the suburb.
• Fast, professional installation
Our technicians are prompt, precise, and passionate about quality.
• WhatsApp-based support
Real-time updates, remote diagnostics, and friendly service at your fingertips.
• Tailored advice
We help you choose the right door and motor combo for your home, lifestyle, and budget.
• Trusted reputation
From Hout Bay to Bellville, homeowners trust us to protect what matters most.

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Garage Door Options for Cape Town Homes

Roll-Up Garage Doors
• Space-saving design: Rolls into a compact drum above the opening. Therefore, ideal for homes with limited ceiling space.
• Durable and low-maintenance: Built to withstand wind, salt air, and daily use.
• Perfect for coastal suburbs: Bloubergstrand, Hout Bay, and Muizenberg benefit from its corrosion-resistant materials.
• Smooth vertical lift: No outward swing—great for short driveways or tight parking spots.
• Pairs perfectly with Centurion RDO or Digi roller motors.
Sectional Garage Doors
• Modern, multi-panel design: Lifts vertically and slides into the ceiling.
• Highly insulated: Keeps garages warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
• Ideal for energy conscious homes in areas like Rondebosch and Constantia.
Tip-Up Doors
• Classic single-panel tilt design: Swings outward and upward.
• Simple mechanism: Easy to maintain and operate
• Suits traditional homes and heritage properties.

The Benefits of Regular Garage Door Maintenance

Cape Town’s unique climate can be tough on garage doors and motors. Therefore, regular maintenance ensures they both stay reliable and safe for you and your family

• Prevents costly breakdowns
Catching wear-and-tear early avoids expensive repairs or full replacements.
• Extends lifespan
Well maintained doors and motors last longer, saving you money in the long run.
• Improves safety
Ensures sensors, springs, and auto-reverse functions are working properly. Protecting your family and vehicles.
• Keeps performance smooth and quiet
Lubrication and alignment checks eliminate grinding, squeaking or jerky movement.
• Protects against Cape Town’s coastal corrosion
Regular cleaning and inspections prevent rust and salt damage. Especially in seaside suburbs.
• Ensures load-shedding readiness
Battery backups and manual overrides are tested and ready when you need them most.

Our Garage Door Services

Garage Door Installation

We install all door types, including:

Sectional Garage Doors

Tip-Up Garage Doors

Roll-Up / Roller Shutter Doors

Garage Door Motor Installation

Garage Door Repairs

We repair all garage door types, including:

  • Broken or snapped springs

  • Damaged or worn cables

  • Roller and hinge failures

  • Bent or misaligned tracks

  • Doors off-track

  • Noisy or shaking doors

  • Rusted or seized components

  • Weather damage repairs

Garage Door Motor Repairs

Common issues we fix:

  • Motor not opening or closing

  • Clicking but not moving

  • Faulty remotes or receivers

  • Burnt PC boards

  • Battery failure

  • Charger faults

  • Motor slowdown / jerking

  • Load-shedding related damage

If the motor cannot be repaired, we offer affordable replacement options.

Garage Door Servicing and Maintenance

Routine servicing extends the lifespan of your door and motor.

Our service includes:

  • Lubricating hinges, rollers and bearings

  • Adjusting and balancing springs

  • Tightening brackets and tracks

  • Safety beam testing

  • Motor force and limit calibration

  • Battery and charger checks

Recommended at a minimum of once per year.

Garage Doors We Offer

Aluminium Garage Doors

Perfect for coastal areas
See Our Aluminium Doors

Aluzinc Garage Doors

Strong and secure
See Our Aluzinc Doors

Tip-Up Garage Doors

Simple panel look
See Our Tip-Up Doors

Wispeco Roll-Up Garage Doors

Compact and cost effective
See Our Roll-Up Doors

Garage Door Motor Options

Doorman SD03

800Nm Torque
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Magic Lift

1000Nm Torque
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Centurion SDO5 Smart

1000Nm Torque
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Digi-One

1000Nm Torque
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NICE Blue Advance Pico

600Nm Torque
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NICE Blue Advanced

1000Nm Torque
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NICE Advanced Hi Speed

600Nm Torque
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Doorman RDO2

600Nm Torque
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NICE Blue Advanced Roll-Up

600Nm Torque
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Centurion Roll-Up

600Nm Torque
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Areas We Cover in Cape Town:

City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Flats, West Coast, Northern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs, South Peninsula, Airport & Eastern Suburbs, Cape Winelands (Greater Region)

 
 
 
 
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Planet Automation installed a new garage motor for me in April. Their quote was competitive and their service great. Most importantly, their after sales service is also fantastic as when I reported a funny sound when opening my garage recently, they did not hesitate to come out to investigate and adjust.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Very pleasant expérience. I have been having issues with my gate motor for years. They came, saw and conquered. Will never use anyone else from now on. If you want peace of mind that the job wîl get done properly. Give them a call. They ll walk you through everything.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Fantastic job done, ( 2 x Garage doors ) Highly recommended.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Garage door motor failed in the closed position. Greg promptly sent a technician that resolved the issue promptly and efficiently. Thank you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Highly recommended Absolutely awesome company! I am very happy with the newly fitted garage motor. Their service is exceptional!

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