Dundee City · Scotland
Bollard repairs in Dundee
Bollard repairs for sites in Dundee and the rest of Dundee City, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard repairs in Dundee
We carry out bollard repairs throughout Dundee, typically for retail parks, housing association car parks and leisure centres. Paid repair visits for loose, leaning and damaged bollards: re-bedding, re-fixing, new sockets, locks, caps and reflective bands.
We cover Dundee's DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5 postcode districts, including places such as Barns of Claverhouse, Broughty Ferry, Invergowrie and Liff. We also cover neighbouring Carnoustie (10.5 miles), Forfar (12.5 miles), Arbroath (16.1 miles) and Blairgowrie (16.3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Dundee City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Dundee City Council
- Postcodes
- DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5
- Guide price
- Typically £115–£445 per visit + VAT (£135–£525 inc VAT for homes)
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Carnoustie (10.5 mi), Forfar (12.5 mi), Arbroath (16.1 mi), Blairgowrie (16.3 mi)
What bollard repairs cost in Dundee
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £115–£255 + VAT · £135–£305 inc VAT | Straighten or re-bed one post |
| Upgraded | £215–£355 + VAT · £255–£425 inc VAT | Several posts, or new socket, lock or band |
| Premium | £315–£445 + VAT · £375–£525 inc VAT | Larger repair with new foundation |
Per visit, typically one to three posts; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Why Dundee sites book bollard repairs
Why sites in Dundee book bollard repairs:
- Telescopic posts that will not lower or lock
- Missing caps, worn paint and faded reflective bands
- Posts leaning or rocking after a vehicle knock
Before we dig in Dundee
For anything on the public footway in Dundee we check with the roads authority first — Dundee City Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
If your site in Dundee is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Dundee City Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Base-plate repairs depend on the slab: if the concrete has cracked or crumbled around the anchors, it is cut back and repaired before new fixings go in. Many repairs are really foundation repairs.
- On heritage bollards in conservation areas, repair and reset rather than replace where the conservation officer expects it.
- Check whether the bollard is on public highway or council land; the roads authority may need to authorise work or carry it out.
Installation, step by step
Receive a written price
We confirm the cost of the visit and the expected work in writing before anyone attends. Nothing is done until you have agreed it.
Make safe if needed
Where a post is a hazard now, the first step can be to make it safe by removing or capping it, priced separately in writing so you can approve it on its own.
Record and hand back
The repaired posts are checked, the surface is made good and photographs are sent so you have a record for your maintenance file.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Re-bedding | Breaking out a failed foundation and resetting the existing post plumb in new concrete, then reinstating the surface. |
| Coatings | Touch-up or full repainting of steel and cast iron posts to stop corrosion taking hold. |
| New sockets | Replacing seized, crushed or loose sockets for removable bollards, set flush with a working lid. |
What affects the quote
When we price bollard repairs in Dundee, these make the biggest difference:
- Making safe before the main repair
- Availability of matching parts, locks and caps
- Access, traffic management and working hours
Keeping them working
Keep a record of bollard types, suppliers, key numbers and colours on site, so a repair can be quoted and matched quickly when it is needed. Most repair call-outs come from small problems left too long.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Dundee.
Bollard repairs in Dundee: FAQs
Do you carry out bollard repairs in Dundee?
We cover all of Dundee (DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5) and the rest of Dundee City. We also work in Carnoustie, Forfar and Arbroath.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Dundee?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dundee means Dundee City Council. Bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
How much do bollard repairs cost in Dundee?
In Dundee, typically £115–£445 per visit, typically one to three posts, plus VAT (£135–£525 including VAT for homeowners), using our Scotland guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
Can you free a seized removable bollard?
Usually, by working the lock free or drilling it out, then lifting the post and cleaning the socket. If the socket is crushed or corroded, it is cut out and replaced. A new lock and keys can be fitted at the same time.
Can you repair a bollard we did not install?
Yes. We repair fixed, removable, telescopic, fold-down and other manual bollards whoever installed them. Photographs help us identify the type and find matching parts.