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Access control for automatic bollards in Somerset
Bollard access control for sites across Somerset: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Somerset
Across Somerset, typical sites for bollard access control systems include leisure centres, industrial estates and retail parks. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
Highway authorities for local roads in Somerset: Bath and North East Somerset Council, North Somerset Council and Somerset Council.
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Guide prices in Somerset
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £595–£5,395 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,995–£8,795 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,445–£11,995 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Somerset
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | Bath and North East Somerset Council | Bath and North East Somerset Council |
| Weston-super-Mare | North Somerset Council | North Somerset Council |
| Taunton | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Yeovil | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Bridgwater | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Portishead | North Somerset Council | North Somerset Council |
| Frome | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Burnham-on-Sea | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Clevedon | North Somerset Council | North Somerset Council |
| Nailsea | North Somerset Council | North Somerset Council |
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.
Programme and test
Users, plates, codes and schedules are entered, and every entry and exit route is tested with vehicles, including what happens when access is refused.
Bollard access control in Somerset: FAQs
Do you cover all of Somerset for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Portishead, Frome and Burnham-on-Sea. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Somerset?
In Somerset, typically £595–£11,995 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, 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 Somerset?
For local roads, Bath and North East Somerset Council, North Somerset Council and Somerset Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
Will vehicles leaving get trapped?
Not if exit detection is fitted. An exit loop in the road lowers the bollard automatically as a vehicle approaches from inside. On some sites a push button or exit reader is used instead.