Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect and photograph the damaged crash barrier and record measurements

• set up and sign temporary traffic management or protection for the work area

• mark cut lines and isolate the section to be removed using appropriate methods

• cut the barrier (abrasive saw, plasma or hydraulic cutters depending on material) and remove fixings

• remove and load cut sections for recycling or disposal and tidy the immediate area

• prepare edges (grind burrs, apply rust inhibitor/primer) ready for a replacement section if required

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical cutting and removal of a single damaged roadside crash barrier section takes 2–6 hours depending on access, traffic management and corrosion level.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you provide traffic management and will you arrange any required permits?

• what cutting method will you use and how will you control fumes from galvanised steel?

• can you supply replacement sections and fixings and are they galvanised to match existing?

• how will you protect the carriageway, footway and nearby property during cutting?

• what insurance do you carry and can you provide references for similar highway work?

• how do you charge for night works, lane closures or crane hire if required?

How to Avoid Surprises

• confirm safe vehicle access and a nearby parking space for the tradie van

• tell the tradie about any site restrictions, resident parking rules or park closure times

• check whether traffic management or a permit is needed so costs are included up front

• have replacement parts ready or ask the tradie to supply them to avoid delays

• ask about PPE, fume control and nearby drain protection before cutting begins