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Automatic rising bollard installation in Wiltshire
Automatic bollards for sites across Wiltshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Wiltshire
Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access. We cover Wiltshire — Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Chippenham.
Highway authorities for local roads in Wiltshire: Swindon Council and Wiltshire Council.
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Guide prices in Wiltshire
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in Wiltshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon | Swindon Council | Swindon Council |
| Salisbury | Wiltshire Council | Wiltshire Council |
| Trowbridge | Wiltshire Council | Wiltshire Council |
| Chippenham | Wiltshire Council | Wiltshire 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
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.
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 Wiltshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Wiltshire for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Chippenham. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Wiltshire?
In Wiltshire, typically £2,995–£14,995 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Wiltshire?
For local roads, Swindon Council and Wiltshire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.