Tyne and Wear · England
Automatic bollard repairs in Felling
Auto bollard repairs for sites in Felling and the rest of Tyne and Wear, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageAbout auto bollard repairs in Felling
Paid repair visits for rising bollards: hydraulics, motors, controllers, loops, flooded pits and heads damaged by vehicles. Around Felling, that usually means sites such as schools, filling-station forecourts and small industrial units.
We cover Felling's NE10 postcode district, including places such as Follingsby. We also cover neighbouring Gateshead (1.4 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 miles), Hebburn (2.6 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE10
- Guide price
- Typically £135–£2,395 per repair + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1.4 mi), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi), Hebburn (2.6 mi), Wallsend (3 mi)
Automatic bollard repair prices in Felling
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £135–£1,095 + VAT | Diagnostic visit and minor fault fix |
| Upgraded | £815–£1,745 + VAT | Component repair: loop, controller or photocell |
| Premium | £1,495–£2,395 + VAT | Major part: hydraulic unit, ram or bollard head |
Per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head; -4% for North East. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Typical auto bollard repairs requests in Felling
What auto bollard repairs usually sort out in Felling:
- Flooded pits after heavy rain
- Heads and covers damaged by a vehicle strike
- Slow, jerky or noisy rising and lowering
Before we dig in Felling
The highway authority for local roads in Felling is Gateshead 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 (Gateshead Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Where a vehicle impact has cracked the cassette's foundation, the concrete may need breaking out and recasting before the bollard can safely return to use. 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.
- Do not keep a bollard in service with faulty or bypassed safety devices; make it safe and lock it down or out of use until repaired.
- After an incident where a bollard struck a vehicle or person, revisit the risk assessment and safety settings before returning it to use.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
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. |
| Make safe | Locking the bollard down or securing it up, with cones and signs, so the entrance is safe while a repair is arranged. |
| Heads and covers | Replacement heads, covers, reflective bands and light rings after impact damage. |
Pricing auto bollard repairs in Felling
When we price auto bollard repairs in Felling, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage repairs or pit pumping
- Loop replacement and surface repairs
- Impact damage to heads, cassettes or foundations
Keeping them working
Many repairs could be avoided by regular servicing, which catches blocked drains, weeping seals and failing loops early. 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 Felling are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Felling do you cover for auto bollard repairs?
We cover all of Felling (NE10) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Felling?
Gateshead Council is the highway authority covering Felling'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 Felling?
In Felling, typically £135–£2,395 per repair, from a diagnostic visit to a replacement hydraulic unit or head, plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
Our bollard rose under a car: what happens next?
Take it out of service and keep it lowered or secured. The safety loops, photocells and settings are checked to find out why it rose, and the damage is assessed. It should not return to use until the cause is fixed and the risk assessment reviewed.
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.
Auto bollard repairs near Felling
- Gateshead (1.4 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi)
- Hebburn (2.6 mi)
- Wallsend (3 mi)
- Jarrow (3.9 mi)
- Washington (4.3 mi)