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Automatic bollard servicing in Tiverton
Local automatic bollard service visits across Tiverton — we diagnose, explain and price in writing before doing more.
Computer-generated imageTiverton automatic bollard service visits
Planned servicing visits and maintenance contracts for hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards, priced in writing. Around Tiverton, that usually means sites such as filling-station forecourts, small industrial units and town-centre squares.
Coverage in Tiverton takes in the EX16 postcode district and nearby places like Sampford Peverell, Witheridge, Halberton and Oakford. Jobs in Tiverton can be combined with work in Exeter (12.4 miles), Taunton (18.6 miles) and Exmouth (20.1 miles) (straight-line distances).
Tiverton at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Mid Devon
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Guide price
- Typically £95–£345 per visit + VAT
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
Typical automatic bollard service visits requests in Tiverton
What automatic bollard service visits usually sort out in Tiverton:
- Residential estates with shared automatic bollards
- Business parks and campuses with busy automatic entrances
- Systems that have started to run slowly or noisily
Servicing prices in Tiverton
| 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 Tiverton
The highway authority for local roads in Tiverton 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.
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 Mid Devon) first — we flag this at survey.
Cracked or sunken surfacing around a cassette can indicate a failing foundation or water washing out the sub-base. Servicing rarely needs excavation, but the condition of the ground around the bollard tells a lot about its health.
- Have electrical faults and modifications handled by a qualified electrician, to BS 7671.
- For crash-rated automatic bollards, follow the manufacturer's maintenance requirements so the bollard continues to perform as tested.
From survey to handover
Tell us about the installation
Send the make and model if known, the number of bollards, how busy the entrance is and any current problems, with photographs of the bollards and controller.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Electro-mechanical servicing | Motor, gearbox, couplings and sensor checks, with adjustment of limits and positions. |
| One-off service visit | A single paid service, useful for bollards with no recent history or before a decision about a contract. |
| Safety and access testing | Loops, photocells, lights, manual release, emergency functions and access control inputs tested on every visit. |
What moves the price in Tiverton
Two Tiverton jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Traffic management needed on live roads
- Visit frequency and contract length
- Rated bollards with manufacturer-specified procedures
Keeping them working
After snow, clear around the head before use. If the road around the bollard is being resurfaced, tell us beforehand so loops and ducts can be protected or reinstated.
If posts in Tiverton are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you carry out automatic bollard service visits anywhere in Tiverton?
We cover all of Tiverton (EX16) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for automatic bollard service visits in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, 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 happens if the service finds a fault?
It is recorded in the report and quoted separately in writing. You decide whether to go ahead. Small adjustments within the service scope are made during the visit.
Is a maintenance contract necessary?
It is not compulsory, but planned visits catch wear before it becomes a breakdown and give you a maintenance record. One-off visits suit lightly used bollards or as a starting point.