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Automatic bollard repairs in Reigate
Auto bollard repairs for sites in Reigate and the rest of Surrey, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageReigate auto bollard repairs
We carry out auto bollard repairs throughout Reigate, typically for small industrial units, schools and community car parks. Repairs start with finding the cause, then making the bollard safe and replacing or adjusting the failed part.
We work across RH2 — Reigate itself and places including Nalderswood and Sidlow. We also cover neighbouring Redhill (1.5 miles), Horley (4.8 miles), Banstead (5.9 miles) and Caterham (6.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 28 miles from Brighton as the crow flies.
Reigate at a glance
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Guide price
- Typically £155–£2,645 per repair + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
Common reasons for auto bollard repairs in Reigate
Why sites in Reigate book auto bollard repairs:
- Loops cut or damaged during resurfacing
- Bollards stuck in the raised or lowered position
- Bollards that rise or fall on their own
Automatic bollard repair prices in Reigate
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Reigate
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Reigate's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Reigate is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Reigate and Banstead) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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.
- For crash-rated automatic bollards, involve the manufacturer where repairs could affect tested performance.
- Collect and clean up hydraulic fluid leaks properly to avoid contaminating drains and ground.
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Electro-mechanical repairs | Motors, gearboxes, couplings, position sensors and limit switches. |
| Heads and covers | Replacement heads, covers, reflective bands and light rings after impact damage. |
| Controller and electrics | Power supplies, control boards, contactors, batteries and wiring, with a qualified electrician for supply work. |
What moves the price in Reigate
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Reigate firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Drainage repairs or pit pumping
- Loop replacement and surface repairs
- Impact damage to heads, cassettes or foundations
After installation
After a repair, consider a planned maintenance arrangement if the bollard has no service history. 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 Reigate are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about auto bollard repairs in Reigate
Which parts of Reigate do you cover for auto bollard repairs?
We cover all of Reigate (RH2) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Redhill, Horley and Banstead.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Reigate?
The highway authority for local roads in Reigate is Surrey 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 Reigate?
In Reigate, 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.
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.