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Automatic rising bollard installation in Shropshire
Automatic bollards for sites across Shropshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Shropshire
Across Shropshire, typical sites for automatic bollards include industrial estates, retail parks and town-centre streets. Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access.
Highway authorities for local roads in Shropshire: Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council.
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Guide prices in Shropshire
| 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.
Who looks after the roads in Shropshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | Telford and Wrekin Council | Telford and Wrekin Council |
| Shrewsbury | Shropshire Council | Shropshire Council |
| Wellington | Telford and Wrekin Council | Telford and Wrekin Council |
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
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.
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.
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 Shropshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Shropshire for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Telford, Shrewsbury and Wellington. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Shropshire?
In Shropshire, typically £2,995–£14,995 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our West 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 Shropshire?
For local roads, Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What happens in a power cut?
That depends on how the system is configured. Traffic bollards are often set to lower or can be lowered with a manual release, so vehicles are not trapped. Security bollards may be set to stay raised, with a procedure for staff to follow.
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.