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Bollard repairs in Inverness
Bollard repairs for sites in Inverness and the rest of Highland, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageBollard repairs in Inverness
For schools, community buildings and local parades in Inverness, regular attention keeps existing bollards working safely. Repairs are carried out as paid visits, priced in writing before any work starts.
We work across IV1, IV3, IV2 and IV8 — Inverness itself and places including North Kessock, Leachkin, Cradlehall and Ardersier. Inverness is fairly self-contained, with no other large town within about 20 miles.
Local details
- Area
- Highland, Scotland
- Roads authority
- The Highland Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- The Highland Council
- Postcodes
- IV1, IV3, IV2 and IV8
- Guide price
- Typically £115–£445 per visit + VAT (£135–£525 inc VAT for homes)
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
What bollard repairs cost in Inverness
| 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 Inverness sites book bollard repairs
Why sites in Inverness book bollard repairs:
- Posts leaning or rocking after a vehicle knock
- Removable bollards with seized locks or damaged sockets
- Fold-down posts with bent hinges or broken locks
What we check first in Inverness
For anything on the public footway in Inverness we check with the roads authority first — The Highland 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.
Many private-land installations in Inverness 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 Highland Council before posts go in.
Many repairs are really foundation repairs. Sockets and cassettes are reset to the exact finished surface level, with drainage restored beneath.
- Make damaged posts safe promptly, as a leaning post or open socket on a footway is a trip hazard.
- Do not repair crash-rated bollards in ways that change the tested product; involve the manufacturer.
From survey to handover
Send photos and details
Tell us what has happened and send photographs of each affected post, close up and from a distance, with the location. That lets us identify the bollard type and the likely repair.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Locks and keys | Replacement cylinders, padlocks and keys, including keyed-alike sets across a site. |
| Re-bedding | Breaking out a failed foundation and resetting the existing post plumb in new concrete, then reinstating the surface. |
| Re-fixing base plates | New resin anchors in fresh positions, a larger plate to spread the load, or a slab repair before re-fixing. |
Pricing bollard repairs in Inverness
When we price bollard repairs in Inverness, these make the biggest difference:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Type of repair and number of posts
- Availability of matching parts, locks and caps
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. Lubricating locks a few times a year, lifting removable and telescopic posts periodically, keeping cassettes clear of grit, touching up chipped paint and checking for lean after knocks will prevent many of them.
If posts in Inverness are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you carry out bollard repairs anywhere in Inverness?
We cover all of Inverness (IV1, IV3, IV2 and IV8) and the rest of Highland.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Inverness?
Inverness falls under The Highland Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
What's a typical price for bollard repairs in Inverness?
In Inverness, 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 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.
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.