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Bollard repairs in Solihull
Bollard repairs in Solihull, West Midlands: the visit price confirmed in writing first, then a clear report and a fixed price for anything further.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard repairs in Solihull
Repairs are carried out as paid visits, priced in writing before any work starts. Around Solihull, that usually means sites such as college campuses, supermarket frontages and business parks.
We work across B91, B92, B90 and B93 — Solihull itself and places including Catherine-de-Barnes, Hampton in Arden, Bickenhill and Barston. Jobs in Solihull can be combined with work in Shirley (1.6 miles), Birmingham (6.8 miles), Kenilworth (9.5 miles) and Smethwick (9.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Birmingham is around 7 miles away.
Solihull at a glance
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Highway authority
- Solihull Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Solihull Council
- Postcodes
- B91, B92, B90 and B93
- Guide price
- Typically £115–£445 per visit + VAT (£135–£525 inc VAT for homes)
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
- Nearby
- Shirley (1.6 mi), Birmingham (6.8 mi), Kenilworth (9.5 mi), Smethwick (9.5 mi)
Bollard repair prices in Solihull
| 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.
Typical bollard repairs requests in Solihull
What bollard repairs usually sort out in Solihull:
- Removable bollards with seized locks or damaged sockets
- Base-plated bollards with loose or sheared anchors
- Missing caps, worn paint and faded reflective bands
Consents, ground and services in Solihull
The highway authority for local roads in Solihull is Solihull 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 Solihull 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 Solihull Council before posts go in.
Sockets and cassettes are reset to the exact finished surface level, with drainage restored beneath. Re-bedding a post means breaking out old concrete, which may be larger or deeper than expected, and checking for services before digging further.
- Check whether the bollard is on public highway or council land; the highway authority may need to authorise work or carry it out.
- 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.
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.
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
Our West Midlands guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Solihull firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Whether foundations or slabs need breaking out
- Availability of matching parts, locks and caps
- Making safe before the main repair
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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Solihull.
Bollard repairs in Solihull: FAQs
Can you carry out bollard repairs anywhere in Solihull?
We cover all of Solihull (B91, B92, B90 and B93) and the rest of West Midlands. We also work in Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Solihull?
In Solihull, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Solihull Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for bollard repairs in Solihull?
In Solihull, typically £115–£445 per visit, typically one to three posts, plus VAT (£135–£525 including VAT for homeowners), using our West Midlands guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
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.
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.
Bollard repairs in nearby towns
- Shirley (1.6 mi)
- Birmingham (6.8 mi)
- Kenilworth (9.5 mi)
- Smethwick (9.5 mi)
- Redditch (10.2 mi)
- Sutton Coldfield (10.6 mi)