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Automatic bollard servicing in Kent
Bollard servicing across Kent: visit price confirmed in writing, then a clear report and a fixed price for anything further.
Computer-generated imageBollard servicing in Kent
We supply and install automatic bollard service visits across Kent, with local pages for 23 towns below. Planned servicing visits and maintenance contracts for hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards, priced in writing.
Highway authorities for local roads in Kent: Kent County Council and Medway Council.
Choose your town in Kent
- Maidstone
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Tunbridge Wells
- Folkestone
- Margate
- Ashford, Kent
- Canterbury
- Sittingbourne
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Ramsgate
- Dover
- Tonbridge
- Strood
- Whitstable
- Deal
- Sevenoaks
- Rochester
- Herne Bay
- Broadstairs
- Faversham
- Swanley
Guide prices in Kent
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £105–£215 + VAT | One bollard, planned service and safety checks |
| Upgraded | £185–£295 + VAT | Two bollards, full service and written report |
| Premium | £265–£365 + VAT | Larger or rated systems to manufacturer procedures |
Per planned service visit, first bollard; +6% for South East. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Who looks after the roads in Kent
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | Kent County Council | the council for Maidstone |
| Gillingham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Chatham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Tunbridge Wells | Kent County Council | the council for Tunbridge Wells |
| Folkestone | Kent County Council | the council for Folkestone and Hythe |
| Margate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Ashford, Kent | Kent County Council | the council for Ashford |
| Canterbury | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Sittingbourne | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Gravesend | Kent County Council | the council for Gravesham |
| Dartford | Kent County Council | the council for Dartford |
| Ramsgate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Dover | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Tonbridge | Kent County Council | the council for Tonbridge and Malling |
| Strood | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Whitstable | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Deal | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Sevenoaks | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
| Rochester | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Herne Bay | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Broadstairs | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Faversham | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Swanley | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
Rules for automatic bollard service visits in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
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.
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.
Service and test
The pit, drainage, drive, electrics, safety devices and access inputs are serviced and tested, and the controller log is read.
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.
Bollard servicing in Kent: FAQs
Do you cover all of Kent for automatic bollard service visits?
Yes — including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford, Kent and Canterbury. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollard service visits cost in Kent?
In Kent, typically £105–£365 per planned service visit, first bollard, plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Kent?
For local roads, Kent County Council and Medway Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
How often should automatic bollards be serviced?
It depends on how often they cycle and the risk at the site. Commonly that means every three to six months, with busier or security entrances at the more frequent end. We suggest a frequency once we know your usage.
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.