Kent · England
Automatic bollard repairs in Gravesend
Local auto bollard repairs across Gravesend — we diagnose, explain and price in writing before doing more.
Computer-generated imageGravesend auto bollard repairs
In Gravesend, typical sites for auto bollard repairs include small industrial units, schools and filling-station forecourts. Each repair visit is paid and priced in writing before work begins.
Coverage in Gravesend takes in the DA12, DA11 and DA13 postcode districts and nearby places like Shorne, Shorne Ridgeway, Sole Street and Gold Street. Jobs in Gravesend can be combined with work in Strood (5.7 miles), Dartford (6.8 miles), Rochester (6.9 miles) and Chatham (8 miles) (straight-line distances).
Gravesend at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Gravesham
- Postcodes
- DA12, DA11 and DA13
- Guide price
- Typically £155–£2,645 per repair + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
Why Gravesend sites book auto bollard repairs
Why sites in Gravesend book auto bollard repairs:
- Bollards stuck in the raised or lowered position
- Loops cut or damaged during resurfacing
- Heads and covers damaged by a vehicle strike
What auto bollard repairs cost in Gravesend
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £155–£1,195 + VAT | Diagnostic visit and minor fault fix |
| Upgraded | £905–£1,945 + VAT | Component repair: loop, controller or photocell |
| Premium | £1,645–£2,645 + VAT | Major part: hydraulic unit, ram or bollard head |
Per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head; +6% for South East. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
What we check first in Gravesend
The highway authority for local roads in Gravesend is Kent 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 Gravesham) first — we flag this at survey.
Pits flood when drains silt up, soakaways fail or pipes collapse, and the repair may involve jetting or relaying a drain as well as replacing water-damaged parts. Resurfacing contractors often cut through loops and ducts without realising they are there, so it is worth pointing them out before any roadworks.
- After an incident where a bollard struck a vehicle or person, revisit the risk assessment and safety settings before returning it to use.
- Have electrical repairs carried out by a qualified electrician to BS 7671.
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.
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.
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.
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. |
| Loop replacement | New safety and exit loops cut into sound surface, with detectors retuned and tested. |
| Make safe | Locking the bollard down or securing it up, with cones and signs, so the entrance is safe while a repair is arranged. |
Pricing auto bollard repairs in Gravesend
When we price auto bollard repairs in Gravesend, these make the biggest difference:
- Impact damage to heads, cassettes or foundations
- Drainage repairs or pit pumping
- Hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive
After installation
Tell anyone resurfacing or digging nearby where loops, ducts and drains run. After a repair, consider a planned maintenance arrangement if the bollard has no service history.
For damaged or loose posts in Gravesend, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Which parts of Gravesend do you cover for auto bollard repairs?
We cover all of Gravesend (DA12, DA11 and DA13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Strood, Dartford and Rochester.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Gravesend?
The highway authority for local roads in Gravesend is Kent 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.
How much do auto bollard repairs cost in Gravesend?
In Gravesend, typically £155–£2,645 per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head, plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
How is an automatic bollard repair priced?
The visit is priced in writing before we attend. If parts or further work are needed beyond what can be done on the visit, they are quoted separately in writing before we carry them out.
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.