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Bollard removal in Cardiff
Bollard removal for sites across Cardiff: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Cardiff
Across Cardiff, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include retail parks, city-centre plazas and pedestrianised streets. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
Highway authorities for local roads in Cardiff: Cardiff Council.
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Guide prices in Cardiff
| 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 | £225–£335 + VAT · £265–£395 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Cardiff
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | Cardiff Council | Cardiff Council |
| Thornhill | Cardiff Council | Cardiff Council |
Rules for bollard removal jobs in Wales
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.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Wales.
How installation works
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.
Check consents and reasons
Before removal, check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, a lease, a security plan or the highway authority, and whether they protect something such as a meter or a building corner.
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.
Bollard removal in Cardiff: FAQs
Do you cover all of Cardiff for bollard removal jobs?
Yes — including Cardiff and Thornhill. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, typically £80–£335 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £285 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Cardiff?
For local roads, Cardiff Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
Should bollards be cut off or fully removed?
Cut off if the area is staying as it is and nothing will be built or dug there later. Fully remove if you are resurfacing, planting or installing something new, because buried concrete gets in the way. The quote can price both.
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.