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Bollard replacement in Exeter
Planning replacement bollards in Exeter? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageBollard replacement in Exeter
Across Exeter, typical sites for replacement bollards include retail parks, high streets and business parks. Replacement is the right answer when a post is too damaged to repair or no longer suits how the site is used.
We cover Exeter's EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3 postcode districts, including places such as Nadderwater, Topsham, Ide and West Clyst. Nearby, we also work in Exmouth (9.2 miles), Tiverton (12.4 miles), Newton Abbot (14 miles) and Torquay (18.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Exeter is about 36 miles from Plymouth.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Exeter
- Postcodes
- EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3
- 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
- Exmouth (9.2 mi), Tiverton (12.4 mi), Newton Abbot (14 mi), Torquay (18.1 mi)
Why Exeter sites book replacement bollards
What replacement bollards usually sort out in Exeter:
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
- Corroded steel posts at the end of their life
Guide prices for Exeter
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Exeter
In Exeter, 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 Exeter is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Exeter) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Breaking out is done carefully near services, particularly where cables have been laid close to posts since the original installation. Removing an old bollard often reveals more concrete than expected, because foundations from different eras vary widely in size.
- On public highway, the highway authority may need to approve the replacement or carry out the work itself.
- Keep gaps and visibility bands in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance when replacing posts on pedestrian routes.
What happens on site
Survey and match
At the free site survey we measure the existing bollards, photograph the line and check the foundations. A fixed written quote sets out like-for-like and any upgrade options.
Order the replacement
Matching posts, sockets or castings are ordered, and you see details of any close equivalent before it is confirmed.
Remove the old bollard
The damaged post is cut or extracted and the old foundation broken out, checking for services as the hole is opened.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Matched finishes | RAL powder coat, stainless grade and finish, or heritage paint schemes matched to the existing line. |
| Crash-rated upgrade | Replacing unrated posts with tested products, installed to the manufacturer's foundation design and specified with your security adviser. |
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
What moves the price in Exeter
Two Exeter jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Size and condition of the old foundation
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
- Surface type and reinstatement
After installation
Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands. After replacement, look at why the post failed.
For damaged or loose posts in Exeter, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about replacement bollards in Exeter
Which parts of Exeter do you cover for replacement bollards?
We cover all of Exeter (EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Exeter?
The highway authority for local roads in Exeter is Devon 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.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Exeter?
In Exeter, 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.
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.
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.