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Bollard replacement in Bideford
Replacement bollards for sites across Bideford and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageBollard replacement in Bideford
Across Bideford, typical sites for replacement bollards include community buildings, small industrial units and residential driveways. Replacement is the right answer when a post is too damaged to repair or no longer suits how the site is used.
We work across EX39 and EX38 — Bideford itself and places including Northam, Westward Ho!, Hartland and Buckland Brewer. Nearby, we also work in Barnstaple (7.9 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Bideford at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Torridge
- Postcodes
- EX39 and EX38
- Guide price
- Typically £215–£1,195 per post + VAT (£255–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Barnstaple (7.9 mi)
Bideford: typical replacement bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £215–£625 + VAT · £255–£745 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£925 + VAT · £605–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £805–£1,195 + VAT · £965–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post replaced, old post and footing removed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Why Bideford sites book replacement bollards
Typical reasons for replacement bollards in Bideford:
- Upgrading posts that keep being hit
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
Permissions and groundwork in Bideford
In Bideford, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Bideford is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Torridge) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Upgrades to rated products usually need a completely new, larger foundation. Breaking out is done carefully near services, particularly where cables have been laid close to posts since the original installation.
- Keep gaps and visibility bands in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance when replacing posts on pedestrian routes.
- On public highway, the highway authority may need to approve the replacement or carry out the work itself.
From survey to handover
Make safe
If a broken post or stub is a hazard, it can be removed or capped first. That is priced separately in writing so you can approve it on its own.
Order the replacement
Matching posts, sockets or castings are ordered, and you see details of any close equivalent before it is confirmed.
Hand over records
Photographs and an itemised invoice are provided, which is useful when recovering the cost from a driver's insurer.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
| Crash-rated upgrade | Replacing unrated posts with tested products, installed to the manufacturer's foundation design and specified with your security adviser. |
What affects the quote
When we price replacement bollards in Bideford, these make the biggest difference:
- Making safe before the replacement
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
- Size and condition of the old foundation
Looking after them
A single impact on a rarely struck post is bad luck; repeated strikes in the same spot point to a layout problem, such as a tight turn or a missing wheel stop, that a stronger bollard alone will not solve. Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Bideford.
Questions about replacement bollards in Bideford
Do you carry out replacement bollards in Bideford?
We cover all of Bideford (EX39 and EX38) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Barnstaple.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bideford?
In Bideford, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Bideford?
In Bideford, typically £215–£1,195 per post replaced, old post and footing removed, plus VAT (£255–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
What happens to the old bollard?
It is taken away with the broken-out concrete. Steel and iron are recycled where possible. Original heritage bollards can be returned to you if you want to keep them.
Can a new bollard reuse the old foundation?
Sometimes, if the old foundation is sound and suits the new post. Foundations cracked by an impact are broken out. Rated bollards always need the manufacturer's tested foundation.