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Automatic rising bollard installation in City of Edinburgh
Automatic bollards for sites across City of Edinburgh: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in City of Edinburgh
Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access. We cover City of Edinburgh — Edinburgh and South Queensferry.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in City of Edinburgh: City of Edinburgh Council.
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Guide prices in City of Edinburgh
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,995–£8,045 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,595–£11,595 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £10,195–£14,995 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across City of Edinburgh
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | City of Edinburgh Council | City of Edinburgh Council |
| South Queensferry | City of Edinburgh Council | City of Edinburgh Council |
Rules for automatic bollards in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
Survey and risk assessment
A free site survey covers traffic patterns, who uses the entrance, power, drainage routes and buried services. We draft the safety arrangement from that, and you receive a fixed written quote.
Excavate and set cassettes
Each cassette pit is excavated to the manufacturer's depth, with the base prepared to drain. Cassettes are set to finished road level and fall, then concreted in.
Ducts, drainage and loops
Ducts are laid between the bollards, the controller cabinet and access devices, with draw pits where runs change direction. The drain is connected and the safety and exit loops are cut into the surface and sealed.
Commission and test
Rise and fall times, loop detection, photocells, lights and the manual release are tested with vehicles present. Safety settings are recorded against the risk assessment.
Automatic bollards in City of Edinburgh: FAQs
Do you cover all of City of Edinburgh for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Edinburgh and South Queensferry. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in City of Edinburgh?
In City of Edinburgh, typically £2,995–£14,995 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in City of Edinburgh?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (City of Edinburgh Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Why do automatic bollards need drainage?
The bollard sits in a pit that collects rain and silt. Without a drain, water corrodes the mechanism, short-circuits electrics and can freeze the post in place. A drain connection is part of every automatic installation we carry out.
How will emergency vehicles get through?
Usually by an agreed method such as a fire service key switch, a code, a remote handset held by the site or a free-exit arrangement. It should be agreed with the emergency services before the bollards go live.