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Automatic bollard repairs in Exmouth
Auto bollard repairs in Exmouth, Devon: the visit price confirmed in writing first, then a clear report and a fixed price for anything further.
Computer-generated imageAuto bollard repairs in Exmouth
Paid repair visits for rising bollards: hydraulics, motors, controllers, loops, flooded pits and heads damaged by vehicles. Around Exmouth, that usually means sites such as filling-station forecourts, high street shopfronts and town-centre squares.
We work across EX8 and EX9 — Exmouth itself and places including Lympstone, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and East Budleigh. Nearby, we also work in Exeter (9.2 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles) and Paignton (14.5 miles), measured as the crow flies. Exmouth is about 37 miles from Plymouth.
Exmouth at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for East Devon
- Postcodes
- EX8 and EX9
- Guide price
- Typically £145–£2,495 per repair + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Exeter (9.2 mi), Newton Abbot (11 mi), Torquay (12 mi), Paignton (14.5 mi)
Why Exmouth sites book auto bollard repairs
Why sites in Exmouth book auto bollard repairs:
- Heads and covers damaged by a vehicle strike
- Flooded pits after heavy rain
- Bollards stuck in the raised or lowered position
Automatic bollard repair prices in Exmouth
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Exmouth
In Exmouth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
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 East Devon) first — we flag this at survey.
Resurfacing contractors often cut through loops and ducts without realising they are there, so it is worth pointing them out before any roadworks. Loops fail when surfaces crack, sink or are patched; replacing a loop in a broken surface without repairing the surface first just leads to another failure.
- Collect and clean up hydraulic fluid leaks properly to avoid contaminating drains and ground.
- For crash-rated automatic bollards, involve the manufacturer where repairs could affect tested performance.
What happens on site
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic repairs | Seals, hoses, valves, pumps and power packs, with fluid topped up or replaced and leaks cleaned up properly. |
| Pit and drainage | Pumping out flooded cassettes, clearing drains and repairing failed outlets. |
| Controller and electrics | Power supplies, control boards, contactors, batteries and wiring, with a qualified electrician for supply work. |
What moves the price in Exmouth
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Exmouth firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Nature of the fault and time needed to diagnose it
- Loop replacement and surface repairs
- Impact damage to heads, cassettes or foundations
Looking after them
Tell anyone resurfacing or digging nearby where loops, ducts and drains run. Many repairs could be avoided by regular servicing, which catches blocked drains, weeping seals and failing loops early.
If posts in Exmouth are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about auto bollard repairs in Exmouth
Which parts of Exmouth do you cover for auto bollard repairs?
We cover all of Exmouth (EX8 and EX9) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Exmouth?
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exmouth's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do auto bollard repairs cost in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, 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.
Why does our bollard rise and fall by itself?
Usually because a loop or its detector is faulty, or an access device is sending repeated signals. Damaged road surfaces and water in loop cuts are common causes. Diagnosis checks the loops first.
Can you repair automatic bollards you did not install?
Yes, for common makes of hydraulic and electro-mechanical bollard. Some parts are proprietary and sourced through the manufacturer or distributor. Make and model details help us prepare.