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Automatic bollard repairs in Greenwich
Auto bollard repairs for sites in Greenwich and the rest of London, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageGreenwich auto bollard repairs
Across Greenwich, auto bollard repairs are typically needed at station forecourts, shopping parades and places of worship. Each repair visit is paid and priced in writing before work begins.
We work across SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2 — Greenwich itself and places including Woolwich and Eltham. Nearby, we also work in Lewisham (2.8 miles), Bexley (4.2 miles), Newham (4.5 miles) and Tower Hamlets (4.9 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Greenwich Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Greenwich Council
- Postcodes
- SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10, SE2 and SE28
- Guide price
- Typically £165–£2,895 per repair + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Lewisham (2.8 mi), Bexley (4.2 mi), Newham (4.5 mi), Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
Why Greenwich sites book auto bollard repairs
Why sites in Greenwich book auto bollard repairs:
- Bollards stuck in the raised or lowered position
- Bollards that rise or fall on their own
- Hydraulic oil leaks around the head or pit
Automatic bollard repair prices in Greenwich
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £165–£1,295 + VAT | Diagnostic visit and minor fault fix |
| Upgraded | £975–£2,095 + VAT | Component repair: loop, controller or photocell |
| Premium | £1,795–£2,895 + VAT | Major part: hydraulic unit, ram or bollard head |
Per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head; +15% for London. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Consents, ground and services in Greenwich
In Greenwich, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Greenwich Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Greenwich need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Greenwich Council before posts go in.
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. 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.
- After an incident where a bollard struck a vehicle or person, revisit the risk assessment and safety settings before returning it to use.
- For crash-rated automatic bollards, involve the manufacturer where repairs could affect tested performance.
What happens on site
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Controller and electrics | Power supplies, control boards, contactors, batteries and wiring, with a qualified electrician for supply work. |
| 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. |
Pricing auto bollard repairs in Greenwich
Our London guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Greenwich firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Nature of the fault and time needed to diagnose it
- Impact damage to heads, cassettes or foundations
- Hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive
Looking after them
Many repairs could be avoided by regular servicing, which catches blocked drains, weeping seals and failing loops early. After a repair, consider a planned maintenance arrangement if the bollard has no service history.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Greenwich.
Common questions
Do you carry out auto bollard repairs in Greenwich?
We cover all of Greenwich (SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2) and the rest of London. We also work in Lewisham, Bexley and Newham.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Greenwich?
Greenwich Council is the highway authority covering Greenwich's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 Greenwich?
In Greenwich, typically £165–£2,895 per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head, plus VAT, using our London guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
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.
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.
Auto bollard repairs in nearby towns
- Lewisham (2.8 mi)
- Bexley (4.2 mi)
- Newham (4.5 mi)
- Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
- Southwark (5.1 mi)
- Bromley (7 mi)