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Access control for automatic bollards in Exeter
Bollard access control systems for sites across Exeter and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Exeter
From industrial estates, retail parks and town-centre streets, Exeter has plenty of places where bollard access control systems earn their keep. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
Coverage in Exeter takes in the EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3 postcode districts and nearby places like Nadderwater, Topsham, Ide and West Clyst. We also cover neighbouring Exmouth (9.2 miles), Tiverton (12.4 miles), Newton Abbot (14 miles) and Torquay (18.1 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 36 miles from Plymouth as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Exeter
- Postcodes
- EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3
- Guide price
- Typically £595–£11,995 per entrance + VAT
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Exmouth (9.2 mi), Tiverton (12.4 mi), Newton Abbot (14 mi), Torquay (18.1 mi)
Bollard access control systems in Exeter: common uses
Common uses in a place like Exeter:
- Pedestrianised zones with permitted delivery and blue badge access
- Visitor and contractor access managed from a reception or remotely
- Upgrading old keypads or handsets on existing bollards
Guide prices for Exeter
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £595–£5,395 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,995–£8,795 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,445–£11,995 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Exeter
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exeter'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 Exeter 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 Exeter before posts go in.
Exit and safety loops must be cut into sound tarmac or concrete; cracked or patched surfaces cause loop faults, so poor areas are resurfaced first. Pedestals need small concrete bases set plumb so readers stay at the right height.
- If you use ANPR or video, check your obligations for handling personal data, including signage, a privacy notice and how long records are kept.
- Have power and data installations certified by a qualified electrician to BS 7671.
Installation, step by step
Lay ducts and pedestals
Ducts are laid from the controller to each device, and pedestals or posts are set in concrete. Loops for exit and detection are cut and sealed.
Programme and test
Users, plates, codes and schedules are entered, and every entry and exit route is tested with vehicles, including what happens when access is refused.
Hand over
You are shown how to add and remove users, read logs and use the emergency override. Credentials and settings are recorded.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exit loops and timers | Loops lower the bollard for vehicles leaving; timers hold it down during set windows. |
| Keypads | Code entry for small groups or as a backup. Simple to manage, but codes spread, so change them regularly. |
| ANPR cameras | Read number plates and compare them with an approved list. Suited to large user groups and hands-free entry; needs careful camera placement and lighting. |
Pricing bollard access control systems in Exeter
Two Exeter jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of users and how they will be managed
- Pedestals, lighting for cameras and signage
- Duct lengths and surface reinstatement
Keeping them working
Clean camera lenses and reader faces, check pedestal fixings and look for damage from vehicles. If the bollard opens for people who should not have access, the user list is usually the cause rather than the hardware.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Exeter.
Bollard access control in Exeter: FAQs
Do you install bollard access control systems in Exeter?
We cover all of Exeter (EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Exeter?
The highway authority for local roads in Exeter 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 bollard access control systems in Exeter?
In Exeter, typically £595–£11,995 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Is ANPR or fob access better for an automatic bollard?
ANPR suits sites with many regular users who should not have to stop or carry a fob. Fobs suit sites where users change vehicles or where you want each person to have their own credential. Many sites use ANPR for staff and an intercom for visitors.
Can new access control be added to our existing bollards?
Often, yes, if the bollard controller can accept the new devices. We check the existing controller and cabling first. Very old controllers sometimes need replacing at the same time.