Berkshire · England
Bollard removal in Slough
Planning bollard removal jobs in Slough? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Slough
Bollard removal jobs suit plenty of Slough sites, industrial estates, leisure centres and retail parks among them. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We cover Slough's SL1, SL2 and SL3 postcode districts, including places such as Poyle and Colnbrook. Jobs in Slough can be combined with work in Windsor (1.8 miles), Maidenhead (5.4 miles), Gerrards Cross (5.6 miles) and Egham (5.7 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 17 miles from Reading as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Highway authority
- Slough Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Slough Council
- Postcodes
- SL1, SL2 and SL3
- Guide price
- Typically £85–£365 per post + VAT (£95–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £305
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Windsor (1.8 mi), Maidenhead (5.4 mi), Gerrards Cross (5.6 mi), Egham (5.7 mi)
Typical bollard removal jobs requests in Slough
Why sites in Slough book bollard removal jobs:
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
Slough: typical bollard removal prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £85–£205 + VAT · £95–£245 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £165–£285 + VAT · £195–£335 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £255–£365 + VAT · £305–£435 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Slough
Slough Council is the highway authority covering Slough's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Slough need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Slough Council before posts go in.
Cables and pipes are often laid close to existing posts after they were installed, so breaking out is done carefully and services are traced first. Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects.
- Consider whether removal leaves an asset or route unprotected and record the decision in your risk assessment.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
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.
Make supplies safe
For automatic and lighting bollards, a qualified electrician isolates and disconnects the supply, and hydraulic units are drained.
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 |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
What moves the price in Slough
Two Slough jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number and type of bollards
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
Keeping them working
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. After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out.
If posts in Slough are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Bollard removal in Slough: FAQs
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Slough?
We cover all of Slough (SL1, SL2 and SL3) and the rest of Berkshire. We also work in Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Slough?
In Slough, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Slough Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Slough?
In Slough, typically £85–£365 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£435 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £305 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
Do we need permission to remove bollards?
Sometimes. Bollards required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway authority should not be removed without checking. Historic bollards in conservation areas may also be protected.
Bollard removal in nearby towns
- Windsor (1.8 mi)
- Maidenhead (5.4 mi)
- Gerrards Cross (5.6 mi)
- Egham (5.7 mi)
- Hillingdon (6.7 mi)
- Staines (6.7 mi)