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Access control for automatic bollards in Hertfordshire
Bollard access control for sites across Hertfordshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Hertfordshire
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. 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 | £615–£5,545 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £4,145–£9,045 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,645–£12,395 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; +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 bollard access control systems 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
Understand the users
At the free site survey we ask who uses the entrance, how many, how often they change, and how visitors and deliveries arrive. That decides the entry method, and a fixed written quote follows.
Plan positions
Readers, cameras and intercoms are placed so drivers stop well before the bollard, with queueing space off the public road where possible.
Lay ducts and pedestals
Ducts are laid from the controller to each device, and pedestals or posts are set in concrete. Loops for exit and detection are cut and sealed.
Wire and connect
A qualified electrician installs power, and devices are connected to the bollard controller and to any network or building system.
Bollard access control in Hertfordshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Hertfordshire for bollard access control systems?
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 bollard access control systems cost in Hertfordshire?
In Hertfordshire, typically £615–£12,395 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, 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.
How do visitors and delivery drivers get through?
Usually by intercom to reception or a phone, by a temporary code, or by a timed delivery window. Some systems issue time-limited access to a visitor's number plate. The choice depends on how many visitors arrive and who is there to manage them.
Can new access control be added to our existing bollards?
Often, yes, if the bollard controller can accept the new devices. We check the existing controller and cabling first. Very old controllers sometimes need replacing at the same time.