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Automatic rising bollard installation in West Sussex
Automatic bollards for sites across West Sussex: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in West Sussex
Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access. We cover West Sussex — Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and Horsham and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in West Sussex: West Sussex County Council.
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Guide prices in West Sussex
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in West Sussex
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley | West Sussex County Council | the council for Crawley |
| Worthing | West Sussex County Council | the council for Worthing |
| Bognor Regis | West Sussex County Council | the council for Arun |
| Littlehampton | West Sussex County Council | the council for Arun |
| Horsham | West Sussex County Council | the council for Horsham |
| Haywards Heath | West Sussex County Council | the council for Mid Sussex |
| Chichester | West Sussex County Council | the council for Chichester |
| Burgess Hill | West Sussex County Council | the council for Mid Sussex |
| East Grinstead | West Sussex County Council | the council for Mid Sussex |
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.
Power and controls
A qualified electrician installs the supply and isolation, and the controller, traffic lights, photocells and access devices are mounted and wired.
Automatic bollards in West Sussex: FAQs
Do you cover all of West Sussex for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Chichester and Burgess Hill. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in West Sussex?
In West Sussex, 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 West Sussex?
For local roads, West Sussex 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.
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.