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Automatic rising bollard installation in Gloucestershire
Automatic bollards for sites across Gloucestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Gloucestershire
Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access. We cover Gloucestershire — Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood and Mangotsfield and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council.
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Guide prices in Gloucestershire
| 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 Gloucestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | Gloucestershire County Council | Gloucestershire County Council |
| Cheltenham | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Cheltenham |
| Stroud | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Stroud |
| Kingswood | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Mangotsfield | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Yate | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Tewkesbury | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Tewkesbury |
| Cirencester | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Cotswold |
Rules for automatic bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. 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 England.
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.
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.
Power and controls
A qualified electrician installs the supply and isolation, and the controller, traffic lights, photocells and access devices are mounted and wired.
Train and hand over
Site staff are shown how to lower the bollard in an emergency and how to recognise faults. You receive keys, the commissioning record and the manufacturer's manuals.
Automatic bollards in Gloucestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Gloucestershire for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Yate, Tewkesbury and Cirencester. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Gloucestershire?
In Gloucestershire, typically £2,995–£14,995 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Gloucestershire?
For local roads, Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What stops a rising bollard hitting a car?
A safety loop in the road detects a vehicle above or close to the bollard and blocks the rise, backed up by photocells. Traffic lights and head lights tell drivers when to stop. The settings are tested on site with vehicles before handover.
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.