Kent · England
Bollard repairs in Faversham
Bollard repairs in Faversham, Kent: the visit price confirmed in writing first, then a clear report and a fixed price for anything further.
Computer-generated imageFaversham bollard repairs
We carry out bollard repairs throughout Faversham, typically for residential driveways, local parades and schools. Typical repairs include re-bedding a loose or leaning post, re-fixing a base plate with new anchors, replacing a seized socket, lock, cap or hinge, clearing a blocked cassette and renewing reflective bands.
We cover Faversham's ME13 postcode district, including places such as Boughton under Blean, Eastling, Painter's Forstal and Sheldwich. We also cover neighbouring Whitstable (6.7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles), Canterbury (8.6 miles) and Herne Bay (11.1 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Swale
- Postcodes
- ME13
- Guide price
- Typically £125–£475 per visit + VAT (£145–£565 inc VAT for homes)
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Whitstable (6.7 mi), Sittingbourne (7 mi), Canterbury (8.6 mi), Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
What bollard repairs cost in Faversham
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £125–£265 + VAT · £145–£315 inc VAT | Straighten or re-bed one post |
| Upgraded | £225–£375 + VAT · £265–£445 inc VAT | Several posts, or new socket, lock or band |
| Premium | £335–£475 + VAT · £395–£565 inc VAT | Larger repair with new foundation |
Per visit, typically one to three posts; +6% for South East. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Why Faversham sites book bollard repairs
What bollard repairs usually sort out in Faversham:
- Lost keys and mismatched locks across a site
- Fold-down posts with bent hinges or broken locks
- Posts leaning or rocking after a vehicle knock
Consents, ground and services in Faversham
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Faversham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Swale) first — we flag this at survey.
Re-bedding a post means breaking out old concrete, which may be larger or deeper than expected, and checking for services before digging further. 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.
- On heritage bollards in conservation areas, repair and reset rather than replace where the conservation officer expects it.
- Do not repair crash-rated bollards in ways that change the tested product; involve the manufacturer.
How the job runs
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.
Carry out the repair
The crew carries out the agreed work. If they find something different, such as a cracked slab under a base plate, they stop and we price the extra work in writing before continuing.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Coatings | Touch-up or full repainting of steel and cast iron posts to stop corrosion taking hold. |
| Cassette clearing | Emptying silt and water from telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes and clearing their drainage. |
| Locks and keys | Replacement cylinders, padlocks and keys, including keyed-alike sets across a site. |
What affects the quote
Two Faversham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Access, traffic management and working hours
- Whether foundations or slabs need breaking out
- Making safe before the main repair
After installation
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. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Faversham.
Questions about bollard repairs in Faversham
Which parts of Faversham do you cover for bollard repairs?
We cover all of Faversham (ME13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Whitstable, Sittingbourne and Canterbury.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Faversham?
In Faversham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kent County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do bollard repairs cost in Faversham?
In Faversham, typically £125–£475 per visit, typically one to three posts, plus VAT (£145–£565 including VAT for homeowners), using our South East guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
Why does our base-plated bollard keep working loose?
Usually because the anchors are in weak, cracked or thin concrete, or too close to an edge or joint. Re-tightening does not last. New anchors in fresh positions, a larger plate or a slab repair is the lasting fix.
Can a bent bollard be straightened?
Only if the bend is slight and the steel has not creased or torn. A sharply bent post is weakened and should be replaced. Often the post is fine and it is the foundation that has moved, which re-bedding fixes.
Bollard repairs in nearby towns
- Whitstable (6.7 mi)
- Sittingbourne (7 mi)
- Canterbury (8.6 mi)
- Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (11.6 mi)
- Gillingham (15.5 mi)