Ceredigion · Wales
Bollard removal in Cardigan
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Cardigan and the rest of Ceredigion, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Cardigan
We supply and fit bollard removal jobs throughout Cardigan, typically for sites such as community buildings, schools and residential driveways. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We work across SA43 — Cardigan itself and places including Aberporth, Cilgerran, Parcllyn and Blaenporth. Jobs in Cardigan can be combined with work in Carmarthen (21.9 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Ceredigion, Wales
- Highway authority
- Ceredigion County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Ceredigion County Council
- Postcodes
- SA43
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£335 per post + VAT (£95–£395 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £285
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Carmarthen (21.9 mi)
Guide prices for Cardigan
| 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.
Why Cardigan sites book bollard removal jobs
Typical reasons for bollard removal jobs in Cardigan:
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
Before we dig in Cardigan
In Cardigan the highway authority for local roads is Ceredigion County Council. We confirm whether the ground is adopted highway before quoting, because bollards on a public footway need its agreement first.
If your site in Cardigan is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Ceredigion County 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. Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
What happens on site
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.
Backfill and reinstate
Holes are backfilled in compacted layers and the surface reinstated to match, so there is no settlement or trip edge.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
What affects the quote
When we price bollard removal jobs in Cardigan, these make the biggest difference:
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- 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. After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Cardigan.
Questions about bollard removal jobs in Cardigan
Which parts of Cardigan do you cover for bollard removal jobs?
We cover all of Cardigan (SA43) and the rest of Ceredigion. We also work in Carmarthen.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Cardigan?
In Cardigan the highway authority for local roads is Ceredigion County Council. We confirm whether the ground is adopted highway before quoting, because bollards on a public footway need its agreement first.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Cardigan?
In Cardigan, 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.
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.
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.