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Bollard removal in Cornwall
Bollard removal for sites across Cornwall: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Cornwall
Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match. We cover Cornwall — Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro and Camborne and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Cornwall: Cornwall Council.
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Guide prices in Cornwall
| 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.
Who looks after the roads in Cornwall
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Redruth | Cornwall Council | Cornwall Council |
| Falmouth | Cornwall Council | Cornwall Council |
| St Austell | Cornwall Council | Cornwall Council |
| Truro | Cornwall Council | Cornwall Council |
| Camborne | Cornwall Council | Cornwall Council |
| Newquay | Cornwall Council | Cornwall Council |
Rules for bollard removal jobs in England
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 England.
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.
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.
Bollard removal in Cornwall: FAQs
Do you cover all of Cornwall for bollard removal jobs?
Yes — including Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Camborne and Newquay. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Cornwall?
In Cornwall, 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 South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Cornwall?
For local roads, Cornwall Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway 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.
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.