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Automatic rising bollard installation in Hampshire
Automatic bollards for sites across Hampshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Hampshire
Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access. We cover Hampshire — Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport and Waterlooville and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Hampshire: Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council.
Choose your town in Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
Guide prices in Hampshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £3,195–£8,495 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,995–£12,295 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £10,795–£15,895 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Hampshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Southampton City Council | Southampton City Council |
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth City Council | Portsmouth City Council |
| Basingstoke | Hampshire County Council | the council for Basingstoke and Deane |
| Gosport | Hampshire County Council | the council for Gosport |
| Waterlooville | Hampshire County Council | the council for Havant |
| Farnborough | Hampshire County Council | the council for Rushmoor |
| Eastleigh | Hampshire County Council | the council for Eastleigh |
| Winchester | Hampshire County Council | the council for Winchester |
| Havant | Hampshire County Council | the council for Havant |
| Andover | Hampshire County Council | the council for Test Valley |
| Fareham | Hampshire County Council | the council for Fareham |
| Aldershot | Hampshire County Council | the council for Rushmoor |
| Fleet | Hampshire County Council | the council for Hart |
| Totton | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| New Milton | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| Bordon | Hampshire County Council | the council for East Hampshire |
| Hythe | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| Yateley | Hampshire County Council | the council for Hart |
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.
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 Hampshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Hampshire for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough, Eastleigh and Winchester. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Hampshire?
In Hampshire, typically £3,195–£15,895 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Hampshire?
For local roads, Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Should I choose hydraulic or electro-mechanical bollards?
Choose by how often the bollard will move and how you want it maintained. Hydraulic units suit busy entrances and heavier rated posts but need fluid and seal checks. Electro-mechanical units avoid fluid and are often simpler to look after at moderate traffic levels.
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.