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Automatic rising bollard installation in Barnstaple
Automatic bollards for sites across Barnstaple and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Barnstaple
We supply and fit automatic bollards throughout Barnstaple, typically for sites such as community car parks, high street shopfronts and filling-station forecourts. Automatic bollards are available unrated for traffic control or crash-tested for security entrances.
Coverage in Barnstaple takes in the EX31, EX32 and EX33 postcode districts and nearby places like Fremington, Yelland, Bickington and Chivenor. Jobs in Barnstaple can be combined with work in Bideford (7.9 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for North Devon
- Postcodes
- EX31, EX32 and EX33
- Guide price
- Typically £2,995–£14,995 per bollard + VAT
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bideford (7.9 mi)
Guide prices for Barnstaple
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,995–£8,045 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,595–£11,595 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £10,195–£14,995 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where automatic bollards go in around Barnstaple
Around Barnstaple, automatic bollards usually solve one of these:
- Entrances where a gate would block pedestrian desire lines
- Pedestrianised streets with permitted delivery windows
- Emergency access routes that must open on demand
Consents, ground and services in Barnstaple
The highway authority for local roads in Barnstaple is Devon County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Automatic 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 Barnstaple is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for North Devon) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
The pit base is usually connected to a surface water drain or a soakaway, and on clay or high water table sites that connection needs particular attention. Loops are cut into a sound surface: badly cracked tarmac or block paving may need resurfacing first, because loops in broken surfaces fail early.
- On public highway, rising bollards normally need highway authority approval, with signs and signals to their requirements.
- Agree emergency access with the fire and ambulance services, including how they will lower the bollards.
From survey to handover
Ducts, drainage and loops
Ducts are laid between the bollards, the controller cabinet and access devices, with draw pits where runs change direction. The drain is connected and the safety and exit loops are cut into the surface and sealed.
Commission and test
Rise and fall times, loop detection, photocells, lights and the manual release are tested with vehicles present. Safety settings are recorded against the risk assessment.
Train and hand over
Site staff are shown how to lower the bollard in an emergency and how to recognise faults. You receive keys, the commissioning record and the manufacturer's manuals.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heights and diameters | Raised heights are commonly around 500–800 mm for traffic control and taller for security models, with diameters varying by drive and rating. |
| Electro-mechanical drive | Motor and gearbox inside the bollard with no hydraulic fluid. Often simpler to service, with duty cycles that suit moderate traffic. |
| Unrated or crash-rated | Unrated units control traffic; rated units are tested to IWA 14-1, ISO 22343-1 or PAS 68 for security entrances, with deeper, heavier foundations. |
What affects the quote
When we price automatic bollards in Barnstaple, these make the biggest difference:
- Hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive and the duty cycle needed
- Length of duct runs, drainage connections and power supply distance
- Unrated or crash-rated model and its foundation size
Looking after them
Frequency depends on how often the bollard cycles; a busy entrance needs more visits than a rarely used one. Between visits, site staff should keep the head clear of grit and leaves, report slow or noisy movement early and never override safety devices to keep an entrance open.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Barnstaple.
Common questions
Which parts of Barnstaple do you cover for automatic bollards?
We cover all of Barnstaple (EX31, EX32 and EX33) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Bideford.
Do I need consent for automatic bollards on a public footway in Barnstaple?
In Barnstaple, 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 bollards in Barnstaple?
In Barnstaple, typically £2,995–£14,995 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
What happens in a power cut?
That depends on how the system is configured. Traffic bollards are often set to lower or can be lowered with a manual release, so vehicles are not trapped. Security bollards may be set to stay raised, with a procedure for staff to follow.
How will emergency vehicles get through?
Usually by an agreed method such as a fire service key switch, a code, a remote handset held by the site or a free-exit arrangement. It should be agreed with the emergency services before the bollards go live.