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Bollard repairs in Guildford
Bollard repairs for sites in Guildford and the rest of Surrey, by crews working under our management.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard repairs in Guildford
Repairs are carried out as paid visits, priced in writing before any work starts. Around Guildford, that usually means sites such as small industrial units, community buildings and schools.
We work across GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3 and GU23 — Guildford itself and places including Jacobs Well, West Clandon, East Clandon and East Shalford. We also cover neighbouring Godalming (3.8 miles), Woking (5.8 miles), Aldershot (8.3 miles) and Farnborough (8.8 miles) — distances are straight-line. Guildford is about 23 miles from Reading.
Guildford at a glance
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Guildford
- Postcodes
- GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3 and GU23
- Guide price
- Typically £125–£475 per visit + VAT (£145–£565 inc VAT for homes)
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Godalming (3.8 mi), Woking (5.8 mi), Aldershot (8.3 mi), Farnborough (8.8 mi)
Typical bollard repairs requests in Guildford
Typical reasons for bollard repairs in Guildford:
- Removable bollards with seized locks or damaged sockets
- Missing caps, worn paint and faded reflective bands
- Fold-down posts with bent hinges or broken locks
Bollard repair prices in Guildford
| 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.
Before we dig in Guildford
The highway authority for local roads in Guildford is Surrey 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.
Many private-land installations in Guildford 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 council for Guildford before posts go in.
Many repairs are really foundation repairs. Reinstatement matches what is there, whether tarmac, block paving, flags, resin or turf, though older or weathered surfaces may show a visible patch.
- 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.
What happens on site
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Re-fixing base plates | New resin anchors in fresh positions, a larger plate to spread the load, or a slab repair before re-fixing. |
| Locks and keys | Replacement cylinders, padlocks and keys, including keyed-alike sets across a site. |
| Cassette clearing | Emptying silt and water from telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes and clearing their drainage. |
Pricing bollard repairs in Guildford
Two Guildford jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Whether foundations or slabs need breaking out
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Type of repair and number of posts
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.
If posts in Guildford are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Bollard repairs in Guildford: FAQs
Do you carry out bollard repairs in Guildford?
We cover all of Guildford (GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3 and GU23) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Godalming, Woking and Aldershot.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Guildford?
The highway authority for local roads in Guildford is Surrey 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 Guildford?
In Guildford, 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.
What happens if the crew finds more damage than expected?
They stop and tell you, and we price the extra work in writing. You decide whether to go ahead. Nothing beyond the agreed price is carried out without your approval.
Is a bollard repair visit free?
No. Repairs are paid visits, and we give you the price in writing before anyone attends. Sending photographs first helps us price accurately and bring the right parts.
Bollard repairs in nearby towns
- Godalming (3.8 mi)
- Woking (5.8 mi)
- Aldershot (8.3 mi)
- Farnborough (8.8 mi)
- Farnham (9.9 mi)
- Camberley (10.1 mi)