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Automatic rising bollard installation in Nottinghamshire
Automatic bollards for sites across Nottinghamshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Nottinghamshire
We supply and install automatic bollards across Nottinghamshire, with local pages for 10 towns below. Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access.
Highway authorities for local roads in Nottinghamshire: Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.
Choose your town in Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham
- Mansfield
- Worksop
- Newark-on-Trent
- Arnold
- West Bridgford
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Hucknall
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Retford
Guide prices in Nottinghamshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,945–£7,895 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,445–£11,395 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £9,995–£14,695 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; -2% for East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Nottinghamshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | Nottingham City Council | Nottingham City Council |
| Mansfield | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Mansfield |
| Worksop | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Bassetlaw |
| Newark-on-Trent | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Newark and Sherwood |
| Arnold | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Gedling |
| West Bridgford | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Rushcliffe |
| Sutton-in-Ashfield | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Ashfield |
| Hucknall | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Ashfield |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Ashfield |
| Retford | Nottinghamshire County Council | the council for Bassetlaw |
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 Nottinghamshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Nottinghamshire for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark-on-Trent, Arnold, West Bridgford, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Hucknall. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Nottinghamshire?
In Nottinghamshire, typically £2,945–£14,695 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our East Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Nottinghamshire?
For local roads, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can rising bollards be installed on a public road?
Only with the highway authority's approval, and they will set requirements for signs, signals and operation. On private land the decision is yours, but the same safety principles apply.
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.