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Automatic bollard repairs in Tiverton
Local auto bollard repairs across Tiverton — we diagnose, explain and price in writing before doing more.
Computer-generated imageAbout auto bollard repairs in Tiverton
In Tiverton, typical sites for auto bollard repairs include filling-station forecourts, high street shopfronts and small industrial units. Paid repair visits for rising bollards: hydraulics, motors, controllers, loops, flooded pits and heads damaged by vehicles.
We cover Tiverton's EX16 postcode district, including places such as Sampford Peverell, Witheridge, Halberton and Oakford. Nearby, we also work in Exeter (12.4 miles), Taunton (18.6 miles) and Exmouth (20.1 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Mid Devon
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Guide price
- Typically £145–£2,495 per repair + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
Common reasons for auto bollard repairs in Tiverton
Why sites in Tiverton book auto bollard repairs:
- Heads and covers damaged by a vehicle strike
- Bollards stuck in the raised or lowered position
- Loops cut or damaged during resurfacing
What auto bollard repairs cost in Tiverton
| 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 Tiverton
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Tiverton's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 Mid 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. Many automatic bollard faults start in the ground.
- Have electrical repairs carried out by a qualified electrician to BS 7671.
- For crash-rated automatic bollards, involve the manufacturer where repairs could affect tested performance.
What happens on site
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Controller and electrics | Power supplies, control boards, contactors, batteries and wiring, with a qualified electrician for supply work. |
| Heads and covers | Replacement heads, covers, reflective bands and light rings after impact damage. |
| Electro-mechanical repairs | Motors, gearboxes, couplings, position sensors and limit switches. |
Pricing auto bollard repairs in Tiverton
Two Tiverton jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Impact damage to heads, cassettes or foundations
- Nature of the fault and time needed to diagnose it
- Parts required and their availability
Looking after them
After a repair, consider a planned maintenance arrangement if the bollard has no service history. Tell anyone resurfacing or digging nearby where loops, ducts and drains run.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Tiverton.
Questions about auto bollard repairs in Tiverton
Can you carry out auto bollard repairs anywhere in Tiverton?
We cover all of Tiverton (EX16) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, 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.
How much do auto bollard repairs cost in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, 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.
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.
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.