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Automatic bollard repairs in Bideford
Auto bollard repairs for sites in Bideford and the rest of Devon, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageAuto bollard repairs in Bideford
Repairs start with finding the cause, then making the bollard safe and replacing or adjusting the failed part. Around Bideford, that usually means sites such as filling-station forecourts, small industrial units and schools.
We cover Bideford's EX39 and EX38 postcode districts, including places such as Northam, Westward Ho!, Hartland and Buckland Brewer. Jobs in Bideford can be combined with work in Barnstaple (7.9 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Torridge
- Postcodes
- EX39 and EX38
- Guide price
- Typically £145–£2,495 per repair + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Barnstaple (7.9 mi)
Bideford: typical automatic bollard repair prices
| 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.
Common reasons for auto bollard repairs in Bideford
Typical reasons for auto bollard repairs in Bideford:
- Slow, jerky or noisy rising and lowering
- Heads and covers damaged by a vehicle strike
- Bollards stuck in the raised or lowered position
Consents, ground and services in Bideford
The highway authority for local roads in Bideford is Devon County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Torridge) first — we flag this at survey.
Many automatic bollard faults start in the ground. Resurfacing contractors often cut through loops and ducts without realising they are there, so it is worth pointing them out before any roadworks.
- Collect and clean up hydraulic fluid leaks properly to avoid contaminating drains and ground.
- Have electrical repairs carried out by a qualified electrician to BS 7671.
How the job runs
Make the entrance safe
On arrival, the crew makes the bollard and entrance safe, lowering or securing it as agreed with you and coning the area.
Diagnose the cause
Fault logs, loops, drive, electrics and pit are checked in turn to find the underlying cause rather than just the symptom.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic repairs | Seals, hoses, valves, pumps and power packs, with fluid topped up or replaced and leaks cleaned up properly. |
| Electro-mechanical repairs | Motors, gearboxes, couplings, position sensors and limit switches. |
| Loop replacement | New safety and exit loops cut into sound surface, with detectors retuned and tested. |
What affects the quote
Two Bideford jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drainage repairs or pit pumping
- Loop replacement and surface repairs
- Impact damage to heads, cassettes or foundations
After installation
Tell anyone resurfacing or digging nearby where loops, ducts and drains run. Between visits, keep the bollard head clear, report changes in speed or sound promptly and keep a simple log of faults with times and dates, which speeds diagnosis.
If posts in Bideford are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about auto bollard repairs in Bideford
Which parts of Bideford do you cover for auto bollard repairs?
We cover all of Bideford (EX39 and EX38) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Barnstaple.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Bideford?
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Bideford's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for auto bollard repairs in Bideford?
In Bideford, typically £145–£2,495 per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head, plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
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.
Our automatic bollard is stuck up: what should we do now?
Keep vehicles and people clear and do not try to force it. If you have a manual release key and know the procedure, you can lower it; otherwise cone it off. Then contact us with photographs and a description so we can price the visit.