Access & parking control
Access and parking control bollards
Posts that open and close: removable, telescopic, semi-automatic and fold-down bollards, and the access control that drives automatic systems.
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Removable bollards
Lift-out bollards in lockable ground sockets for driveways, delivery routes, access roads and emergency access points.
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Telescopic bollards
Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
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Semi-automatic bollards
Gas-strut assisted bollards that rise on their own when unlocked and lower by hand, with no mains power needed.
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Fold-down parking posts
Hinged fold-down parking posts with padlock or integral key locks, bolted down to protect private and allocated bays.
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Driveway security posts
Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
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Bollard access control
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
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| Service | What it's for | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Removable bollards | Lift-out bollards in lockable ground sockets for driveways, delivery routes, access roads and emergency access points. | Typically £245–£845 per bollard + VAT (£285–£995 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £595 |
| Telescopic bollards | Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads. | Typically £345–£1,195 per bollard + VAT (£405–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £645 |
| Semi-automatic bollards | Gas-strut assisted bollards that rise on their own when unlocked and lower by hand, with no mains power needed. | Typically £1,095–£3,495 per bollard + VAT (£1,295–£4,195 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £1,195 |
| Fold-down parking posts | Hinged fold-down parking posts with padlock or integral key locks, bolted down to protect private and allocated bays. | Typically £145–£445 per post + VAT (£165–£525 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £345 |
| Driveway security posts | Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking. | Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395 |
| Bollard access control | ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. | Typically £595–£11,995 per entrance + VAT |
Common questions
How heavy is a removable bollard to lift?
It depends on material and size; a slim aluminium post is easy to lift, while a large concrete-filled steel post is not designed for daily handling. If the post will come out every day, say so at the survey and we will suggest something lighter with a handle.
How deep does a telescopic bollard go into the ground?
Usually around the exposed height of the post plus the cassette base and drainage layer, which often comes to a metre or more. The exact depth depends on the model. That depth is why we check for services under the drive first.
What makes a semi-automatic bollard rise without power?
A gas strut or spring inside the cassette. Pushing the post down compresses it and a latch holds the post below ground. Turning the key releases the latch and the stored energy lifts the post.