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Bollard repairs in Wandsworth
Bollard repairs for sites in Wandsworth and the rest of London, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageWandsworth bollard repairs
Across Wandsworth, bollard repairs are typically needed at hospital approaches, school gates and places of worship. Paid repair visits for loose, leaning and damaged bollards: re-bedding, re-fixing, new sockets, locks, caps and reflective bands.
We cover Wandsworth's SW18, SW15, SW11, SW17 and SW12 postcode districts, including places such as Putney. We also cover neighbouring Merton (2.9 miles), Lambeth (3.4 miles), Hammersmith and Fulham (3.6 miles) and Kensington and Chelsea (3.6 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Wandsworth Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Wandsworth Council
- Postcodes
- SW18, SW15, SW11, SW17 and SW12
- Guide price
- Typically £135–£515 per visit + VAT (£155–£615 inc VAT for homes)
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Merton (2.9 mi), Lambeth (3.4 mi), Hammersmith and Fulham (3.6 mi), Kensington and Chelsea (3.6 mi)
Bollard repair prices in Wandsworth
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £135–£295 + VAT · £155–£345 inc VAT | Straighten or re-bed one post |
| Upgraded | £245–£405 + VAT · £285–£485 inc VAT | Several posts, or new socket, lock or band |
| Premium | £365–£515 + VAT · £435–£615 inc VAT | Larger repair with new foundation |
Per visit, typically one to three posts; +15% for London. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Why Wandsworth sites book bollard repairs
What bollard repairs usually sort out in Wandsworth:
- Posts leaning or rocking after a vehicle knock
- Base-plated bollards with loose or sheared anchors
- Telescopic posts that will not lower or lock
Before we dig in Wandsworth
In Wandsworth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Wandsworth Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth Council before posts go in.
Sockets and cassettes are reset to the exact finished surface level, with drainage restored beneath. 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.
- Check whether the bollard is on public highway or council land; the highway authority may need to authorise work or carry it out.
- Make damaged posts safe promptly, as a leaning post or open socket on a footway is a trip hazard.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Locks and keys | Replacement cylinders, padlocks and keys, including keyed-alike sets across a site. |
What moves the price in Wandsworth
Two Wandsworth jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Making safe before the main repair
- Whether foundations or slabs need breaking out
- Access, traffic management and working hours
After installation
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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Wandsworth.
Questions about bollard repairs in Wandsworth
Which parts of Wandsworth do you cover for bollard repairs?
We cover all of Wandsworth (SW18, SW15, SW11, SW17 and SW12) and the rest of London. We also work in Merton, Lambeth and Hammersmith and Fulham.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Wandsworth?
In Wandsworth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Wandsworth Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for bollard repairs in Wandsworth?
In Wandsworth, typically £135–£515 per visit, typically one to three posts, plus VAT (£155–£615 including VAT for homeowners), using our London 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 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
- Merton (2.9 mi)
- Lambeth (3.4 mi)
- Hammersmith and Fulham (3.6 mi)
- Kensington and Chelsea (3.6 mi)
- Richmond upon Thames (3.9 mi)
- Westminster (4.6 mi)