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Automatic bollard servicing in Exmouth
Automatic bollard service visits in Exmouth, Devon: the visit price confirmed in writing first, then a clear report and a fixed price for anything further.
Computer-generated imageBollard servicing in Exmouth
We carry out automatic bollard service visits throughout Exmouth, typically for schools, high street shopfronts and filling-station forecourts. Each visit is recorded, giving a maintenance history for the installation.
We work across EX8 and EX9 — Exmouth itself and places including Lympstone, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and East Budleigh. We also cover neighbouring Exeter (9.2 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles) and Paignton (14.5 miles) — distances are straight-line. Exmouth is about 37 miles from Plymouth.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for East Devon
- Postcodes
- EX8 and EX9
- Guide price
- Typically £95–£345 per visit + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Exeter (9.2 mi), Newton Abbot (11 mi), Torquay (12 mi), Paignton (14.5 mi)
Why Exmouth sites book automatic bollard service visits
Typical reasons for automatic bollard service visits in Exmouth:
- Systems that have started to run slowly or noisily
- Sites needing documented maintenance for insurers or audits
- Residential estates with shared automatic bollards
Exmouth: typical servicing prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £95–£205 + VAT | One bollard, planned service and safety checks |
| Upgraded | £175–£275 + VAT | Two bollards, full service and written report |
| Premium | £245–£345 + VAT | Larger or rated systems to manufacturer procedures |
Per planned service visit, first bollard; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Before we dig in Exmouth
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exmouth's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 East Devon) first — we flag this at survey.
Silt and grit washed in from the surrounding road are a steady source of wear, so where the road drains towards the bollard, a small change such as a channel or gully nearby can reduce how much debris reaches the pit. Cracked or sunken surfacing around a cassette can indicate a failing foundation or water washing out the sub-base.
- Keep written records of each service, including tests of safety devices and emergency functions.
- Test emergency service access arrangements periodically and after any change to the controls.
How the job runs
Agree the visit or contract
We price a one-off visit or a contract in writing, with the visit frequency suggested for your usage. Nothing is booked until you have agreed it.
Plan around the entrance
Visits are planned to keep the entrance usable, usually servicing one lane or bollard at a time, with cones and staff on hand while a bollard is out of service.
Report and recommend
You receive a written report of what was checked and found. Any repair needed is quoted separately in writing for your approval.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Safety and access testing | Loops, photocells, lights, manual release, emergency functions and access control inputs tested on every visit. |
| Planned maintenance contract | Scheduled visits at agreed intervals, priced in writing, with a consistent record kept across visits. |
| Visit frequency | Set by how often the bollards cycle and the site's risk; busy or security sites usually need more frequent visits. |
Pricing automatic bollard service visits in Exmouth
When we price automatic bollard service visits in Exmouth, these make the biggest difference:
- Hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive
- Visit frequency and contract length
- Rated bollards with manufacturer-specified procedures
After installation
After snow, clear around the head before use. If the site changes how the entrance is used, such as longer opening hours or heavier delivery vehicles, mention it before the next visit so the service frequency and safety settings can be reconsidered.
For damaged or loose posts in Exmouth, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about automatic bollard service visits in Exmouth
Which parts of Exmouth do you cover for automatic bollard service visits?
We cover all of Exmouth (EX8 and EX9) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Exmouth?
The highway authority for local roads in Exmouth is Devon 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.
What's a typical price for automatic bollard service visits in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, typically £95–£345 per planned service visit, first bollard, plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
What is checked during a bollard service?
The cassette and drainage, the hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive, electrics, rise and fall times, all safety devices, the manual release, emergency functions and access control inputs. You receive a written report afterwards.
Do you service bollards you did not install?
Yes, for common makes of hydraulic and electro-mechanical bollard. Proprietary parts are sourced through the manufacturer or their distributor where available. Photographs of the bollard and controller help us prepare.