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Automatic rising bollard installation in Hertfordshire
Automatic bollards for sites across Hertfordshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Hertfordshire
Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access. We cover Hertfordshire — Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans and Welwyn Garden City and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Hertfordshire: Hertfordshire County Council.
Choose your town in Hertfordshire
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Stevenage
- St Albans
- Welwyn Garden City
- Cheshunt
- Hatfield
- Bishop's Stortford
- Borehamwood
- Hitchin
- Hoddesdon
- Letchworth Garden City
- Harpenden
- Bushey
- Hertford
- Rickmansworth
- Potters Bar
- Berkhamsted
Guide prices in Hertfordshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £3,095–£8,295 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,795–£11,995 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £10,495–£15,495 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Hertfordshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Watford |
| Hemel Hempstead | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Dacorum |
| Stevenage | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Stevenage |
| St Albans | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for St Albans |
| Welwyn Garden City | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Welwyn Hatfield |
| Cheshunt | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Broxbourne |
| Hatfield | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Welwyn Hatfield |
| Bishop's Stortford | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for East Hertfordshire |
| Borehamwood | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Hertsmere |
| Hitchin | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for North Hertfordshire |
| Hoddesdon | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Broxbourne |
| Letchworth Garden City | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for North Hertfordshire |
| Harpenden | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for St Albans |
| Bushey | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Hertsmere |
| Hertford | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for East Hertfordshire |
| Rickmansworth | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Three Rivers |
| Potters Bar | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Hertsmere |
| Berkhamsted | Hertfordshire County Council | the council for Dacorum |
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
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.
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 Hertfordshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Hertfordshire for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Cheshunt, Hatfield and Bishop's Stortford. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Hertfordshire?
In Hertfordshire, typically £3,095–£15,495 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Hertfordshire?
For local roads, Hertfordshire County 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.
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.