Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bollard removal in Inverurie
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Inverurie and the rest of Aberdeenshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageInverurie bollard removal jobs
Across Inverurie, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include residential driveways, local parades and small industrial units. Automatic and lighting bollards also need their electrical supply made safe by a qualified electrician.
Coverage in Inverurie takes in the AB51 postcode district and nearby places like Kemnay, Oldmeldrum, Kintore and Rothienorman. We also cover neighbouring Westhill (9.8 miles), Ellon (12.6 miles), Aberdeen (14.3 miles) and Cove (16.8 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Aberdeenshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Postcodes
- AB51
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£345 per post + VAT (£95–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Inverurie: typical bollard removal prices
| 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 Inverurie
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Inverurie:
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
What we check first in Inverurie
Inverurie falls under Aberdeenshire Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Aberdeenshire Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
Where the area is being resurfaced anyway, removal is timed to happen first so the patching disappears under the new surface. Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects.
- 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.
What happens on site
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.
Make supplies safe
For automatic and lighting bollards, a qualified electrician isolates and disconnects the supply, and hydraulic units are drained.
Remove posts and foundations
Posts are cut off or extracted, foundations broken out where agreed, and sockets, cassettes and ducts removed or capped.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
What affects the quote
When we price bollard removal jobs in Inverurie, these make the biggest difference:
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
After installation
If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete. Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Inverurie.
Common questions
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Inverurie?
We cover all of Inverurie (AB51) and the rest of Aberdeenshire. We also work in Westhill, Ellon and Aberdeen.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Inverurie?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Inverurie means Aberdeenshire Council. Bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Inverurie?
In Inverurie, 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.
Will the surface look patched after removal?
On block paving it can be nearly invisible, as the blocks are relaid. Tarmac, resin and concrete usually show a patch, especially on older weathered surfaces. Timing removal before resurfacing avoids that.
Can removed bollards be reused elsewhere on site?
Often, if they come out undamaged. Steel posts and removable bollards relocate well. New foundations are formed at the new positions.