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Automatic bollard repairs in City of Edinburgh
Auto bollard repairs across City of Edinburgh: visit price confirmed in writing, then a clear report and a fixed price for anything further.
Computer-generated imageAuto bollard repairs in City of Edinburgh
Across City of Edinburgh, typical sites for auto bollard repairs include pedestrianised streets, office forecourts and university campuses. Paid repair visits for rising bollards: hydraulics, motors, controllers, loops, flooded pits and heads damaged by vehicles.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in City of Edinburgh: City of Edinburgh Council.
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Guide prices in City of Edinburgh
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £145–£1,145 + VAT | Diagnostic visit and minor fault fix |
| Upgraded | £855–£1,845 + VAT | Component repair: loop, controller or photocell |
| Premium | £1,545–£2,495 + VAT | Major part: hydraulic unit, ram or bollard head |
Per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Highway and planning authorities in City of Edinburgh
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | City of Edinburgh Council | City of Edinburgh Council |
| South Queensferry | City of Edinburgh Council | City of Edinburgh Council |
Rules for auto bollard repairs in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
Describe the fault
Tell us what the bollard is doing, any lights or messages on the controller, recent weather or roadworks, and send photographs of the bollard, pit and controller.
Agree the visit price
We confirm the cost of the diagnostic and repair visit in writing. Nothing is done until you have agreed it.
Quote and repair
Simple faults within the visit are fixed on the day. Where parts or further work are needed, we quote them in writing and complete the repair once approved.
Test and report
After the repair, every safety device and access input is tested with vehicles, and you receive a written report of the fault, cause and work done.
Auto bollard repairs in City of Edinburgh: FAQs
Do you cover all of City of Edinburgh for auto bollard repairs?
Yes — including Edinburgh and South Queensferry. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do auto bollard repairs cost in City of Edinburgh?
In City of Edinburgh, typically £145–£2,495 per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head, plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in City of Edinburgh?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (City of Edinburgh Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Our bollard rose under a car: what happens next?
Take it out of service and keep it lowered or secured. The safety loops, photocells and settings are checked to find out why it rose, and the damage is assessed. It should not return to use until the cause is fixed and the risk assessment reviewed.
Roadworks cut our loops: can they be replaced?
Yes. New loops are cut into the sound surface, connected and the detectors retuned. If the surface around them is damaged, it is repaired first so the new loops last.