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Automatic rising bollard installation in Reigate
Planning automatic bollards in Reigate? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageReigate automatic bollards
Across Reigate, typical sites for automatic bollards include town-centre squares, schools and community car parks. Automatic bollards are available unrated for traffic control or crash-tested for security entrances.
We cover Reigate's RH2 postcode district, including places such as Nalderswood and Sidlow. We also cover neighbouring Redhill (1.5 miles), Horley (4.8 miles), Banstead (5.9 miles) and Caterham (6.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. Brighton is around 28 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Guide price
- Typically £3,195–£15,895 per bollard + VAT
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What Reigate sites use automatic bollards for
Typical reasons Reigate sites choose automatic bollards:
- Emergency access routes that must open on demand
- Secure loading yards where rated automatic posts are specified
- Bus gates and access-only routes where the highway authority agrees
What automatic bollards cost in Reigate
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £3,195–£8,495 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,995–£12,295 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £10,795–£15,895 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Reigate
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Reigate's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Reigate need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Reigate and Banstead before posts go in.
Loops are cut into a sound surface: badly cracked tarmac or block paving may need resurfacing first, because loops in broken surfaces fail early. Automatic bollards need a deep pit for the cassette and a reliable way for water to leave it.
- Have the electrical installation carried out and certified by a qualified electrician to BS 7671.
- On public highway, rising bollards normally need highway authority approval, with signs and signals to their requirements.
What happens on site
Excavate and set cassettes
Each cassette pit is excavated to the manufacturer's depth, with the base prepared to drain. Cassettes are set to finished road level and fall, then concreted in.
Power and controls
A qualified electrician installs the supply and isolation, and the controller, traffic lights, photocells and access devices are mounted and wired.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Head lighting and finishes | LED rings or lights in the head, reflective bands, and powder-coated or stainless finishes. Lit heads help drivers see the post when it is raised. |
| Hydraulic drive | Integral or remote power pack. Suits high-frequency entrances and heavier rated units, with periodic checks on fluid, seals and hoses. |
| 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. |
Pricing automatic bollards in Reigate
Two Reigate jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of bollards and lanes controlled
- Hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive and the duty cycle needed
- Length of duct runs, drainage connections and power supply distance
Looking after them
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. Frequency depends on how often the bollard cycles; a busy entrance needs more visits than a rarely used one.
For damaged or loose posts in Reigate, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Automatic bollards in Reigate: FAQs
Can you install automatic bollards anywhere in Reigate?
We cover all of Reigate (RH2) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Redhill, Horley and Banstead.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Reigate?
In Reigate, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey 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 Reigate?
In Reigate, typically £3,195–£15,895 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our South East 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.
What stops a rising bollard hitting a car?
A safety loop in the road detects a vehicle above or close to the bollard and blocks the rise, backed up by photocells. Traffic lights and head lights tell drivers when to stop. The settings are tested on site with vehicles before handover.