Aberdeen City · Scotland
Bollard removal in Aberdeen
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Aberdeen and the rest of Aberdeen City, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAberdeen bollard removal jobs
Whether it's distribution parks, stadium approaches and multi-storey car parks, bollard removal jobs in Aberdeen are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We cover every part of Aberdeen in the AB11, AB25, AB10, AB24, AB16 and AB15 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Cove (3.1 miles), Westhill (6.8 miles), Stonehaven (13.2 miles) and Inverurie (14.3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Aberdeen City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Aberdeen City Council
- Postcodes
- AB11, AB25, AB10, AB24, AB16, AB15, AB12 and AB22
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£345 per post + VAT (£95–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Cove (3.1 mi), Westhill (6.8 mi), Stonehaven (13.2 mi), Inverurie (14.3 mi)
What bollard removal jobs cost in Aberdeen
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £80–£185 + VAT · £95–£215 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £155–£265 + VAT · £185–£315 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £235–£345 + VAT · £275–£405 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Aberdeen
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Aberdeen:
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
What we check first in Aberdeen
For anything on the public footway in Aberdeen we check with the roads authority first — Aberdeen City Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
If your site in Aberdeen is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Aberdeen City Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface. Where the area is being resurfaced anyway, removal is timed to happen first so the patching disappears under the new surface.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
- Check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the roads authority before removing them.
How the job runs
Survey what is in the ground
The free site survey identifies bollard types, likely foundation sizes, any power or ducts, and what the area will be used for next. You receive a fixed written quote for the agreed level of removal.
Remove posts and foundations
Posts are cut off or extracted, foundations broken out where agreed, and sockets, cassettes and ducts removed or capped.
Backfill and reinstate
Holes are backfilled in compacted layers and the surface reinstated to match, so there is no settlement or trip edge.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cut off below surface | Post removed at or below finished level, foundation left in place and the surface patched. Quick and low-disruption. |
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
What affects the quote
When we price bollard removal jobs in Aberdeen, these make the biggest difference:
- Number and type of bollards
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
Keeping them working
If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete. Keep any keys, manuals and records from removed automatic bollards until the controller and cabling have also been dealt with, as they help an electrician confirm what was connected.
For damaged or loose posts in Aberdeen, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Aberdeen?
We cover all of Aberdeen (AB11, AB25, AB10, AB24, AB16 and AB15) and the rest of Aberdeen City. We also work in Cove, Westhill and Stonehaven.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Aberdeen?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Aberdeen means Aberdeen City Council. Bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
What's a typical price for bollard removal jobs in Aberdeen?
In Aberdeen, typically £80–£345 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£405 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £295 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Can automatic bollards be removed safely?
Yes, once the supply has been isolated and disconnected by a qualified electrician and any hydraulic fluid drained. The cassette is then lifted and the pit backfilled. Ducts are capped or removed.
What happens to the waste?
Steel and iron are recycled where possible, concrete and spoil are taken away, and hydraulic fluid is disposed of properly. You are left with a clean, reinstated area.