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Bollard replacement in Exmouth
Planning replacement bollards in Exmouth? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageExmouth replacement bollards
Replacement bollards suit plenty of Exmouth sites, high street shopfronts, schools and small industrial units among them. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
We work across EX8 and EX9 — Exmouth itself and places including Lympstone, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and East Budleigh. Jobs in Exmouth can be combined with work in Exeter (9.2 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles) and Paignton (14.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Exmouth is about 37 miles from Plymouth.
Exmouth at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for East Devon
- Postcodes
- EX8 and EX9
- 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
- Exeter (9.2 mi), Newton Abbot (11 mi), Torquay (12 mi), Paignton (14.5 mi)
Guide prices for Exmouth
| 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 Exmouth sites book replacement bollards
Typical reasons for replacement bollards in Exmouth:
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
- Single missing posts in an otherwise sound line
Permissions and groundwork in Exmouth
The highway authority for local roads in Exmouth 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.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for East Devon) first — we flag this at survey.
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.
- 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.
What happens on site
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.
Install the new post
The new bollard is set in a fresh foundation, aligned with its neighbours and the surface is reinstated to match.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
| Crash-rated upgrade | Replacing unrated posts with tested products, installed to the manufacturer's foundation design and specified with your security adviser. |
| Change of type | Swapping fixed posts for removable, telescopic, flexible or polymer bollards to suit how the site is used. |
What affects the quote
When we price replacement bollards in Exmouth, these make the biggest difference:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Size and condition of the old foundation
- Making safe before the replacement
Keeping them working
Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands. After replacement, look at why the post failed.
If posts in Exmouth are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you carry out replacement bollards anywhere in Exmouth?
We cover all of Exmouth (EX8 and EX9) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Exmouth?
The highway authority for local roads in Exmouth 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.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, 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 you provide paperwork for an insurance claim?
Yes. The written quote, photographs and itemised invoice are usually what an insurer asks for when recovering the cost from the driver responsible. We can provide them in the format your insurer needs.
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.