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Bollard repairs in Sittingbourne
Bollard repairs for sites in Sittingbourne and the rest of Kent, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard repairs in Sittingbourne
Paid repair visits for loose, leaning and damaged bollards: re-bedding, re-fixing, new sockets, locks, caps and reflective bands. Around Sittingbourne, that usually means sites such as filling-station forecourts, schools and community car parks.
We cover Sittingbourne's ME10, ME9 and ME11 postcode districts, including places such as Iwade, Teynham, Newington and Lower Halstow. Jobs in Sittingbourne can be combined with work in Faversham (7 miles), Gillingham (8.6 miles), Chatham (9.2 miles) and Rochester (10.3 miles) (straight-line distances).
Sittingbourne at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Swale
- Postcodes
- ME10, ME9 and ME11
- Guide price
- Typically £125–£475 per visit + VAT (£145–£565 inc VAT for homes)
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Faversham (7 mi), Gillingham (8.6 mi), Chatham (9.2 mi), Rochester (10.3 mi)
Guide prices for Sittingbourne
| 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.
Common reasons for bollard repairs in Sittingbourne
Typical reasons for bollard repairs in Sittingbourne:
- Telescopic posts that will not lower or lock
- Base-plated bollards with loose or sheared anchors
- Lost keys and mismatched locks across a site
What we check first in Sittingbourne
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Sittingbourne's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Sittingbourne is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Swale) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Many repairs are really foundation repairs. 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.
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Cassette clearing | Emptying silt and water from telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes and clearing their drainage. |
| New sockets | Replacing seized, crushed or loose sockets for removable bollards, set flush with a working lid. |
| Re-fixing base plates | New resin anchors in fresh positions, a larger plate to spread the load, or a slab repair before re-fixing. |
What moves the price in Sittingbourne
When we price bollard repairs in Sittingbourne, these make the biggest difference:
- Availability of matching parts, locks and caps
- Type of repair and number of posts
- Surface type and reinstatement
Looking after them
Most repair call-outs come from small problems left too long. 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 Sittingbourne.
Bollard repairs in Sittingbourne: FAQs
Which parts of Sittingbourne do you cover for bollard repairs?
We cover all of Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9 and ME11) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Sittingbourne?
The highway authority for local roads in Sittingbourne is Kent 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.
How much do bollard repairs cost in Sittingbourne?
In Sittingbourne, 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.
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.
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.
Bollard repairs in nearby towns
- Faversham (7 mi)
- Gillingham (8.6 mi)
- Chatham (9.2 mi)
- Rochester (10.3 mi)
- Maidstone (10.7 mi)
- Strood (11.6 mi)