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Automatic bollard repairs in Worthing
Auto bollard repairs in Worthing, West Sussex: the visit price confirmed in writing first, then a clear report and a fixed price for anything further.
Computer-generated imageAbout auto bollard repairs in Worthing
Across Worthing, auto bollard repairs are typically needed at business parks, town-centre streets and college campuses. Repairs start with finding the cause, then making the bollard safe and replacing or adjusting the failed part.
We cover Worthing's BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12 postcode districts, including places such as Cote. We also cover neighbouring Littlehampton (7.2 miles), Portslade (7.2 miles), Hove (9.1 miles) and Brighton (10.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 10 miles from Brighton as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Worthing
- Postcodes
- BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12
- Guide price
- Typically £155–£2,645 per repair + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Littlehampton (7.2 mi), Portslade (7.2 mi), Hove (9.1 mi), Brighton (10.3 mi)
Typical auto bollard repairs requests in Worthing
What auto bollard repairs usually sort out in Worthing:
- Flooded pits after heavy rain
- Loops cut or damaged during resurfacing
- Slow, jerky or noisy rising and lowering
Automatic bollard repair prices in Worthing
| 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.
Before we dig in Worthing
The highway authority for local roads in Worthing is West Sussex 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.
If your site in Worthing is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Worthing) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. Many automatic bollard faults start in the ground.
- 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.
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Heads and covers | Replacement heads, covers, reflective bands and light rings after impact damage. |
| 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. |
Pricing auto bollard repairs in Worthing
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Worthing firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Nature of the fault and time needed to diagnose it
- Parts required and their availability
- Hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive
After installation
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. Tell anyone resurfacing or digging nearby where loops, ducts and drains run.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Worthing.
Common questions
Do you carry out auto bollard repairs in Worthing?
We cover all of Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Littlehampton, Portslade and Hove.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Worthing?
In Worthing, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from West Sussex 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 Worthing?
In Worthing, 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.
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.
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 Worthing
- Littlehampton (7.2 mi)
- Portslade (7.2 mi)
- Hove (9.1 mi)
- Brighton (10.3 mi)
- Bognor Regis (13.5 mi)
- Rottingdean (13.8 mi)