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Bollard removal in Devon
Bollard removal for sites across Devon: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Devon
Across Devon, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include retail parks, multi-storey car parks and city-centre plazas. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
Highway authorities for local roads in Devon: Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council.
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Guide prices in Devon
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in Devon
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | Plymouth City Council | Plymouth City Council |
| Exeter | Devon County Council | the council for Exeter |
| Paignton | Torbay Council | Torbay Council |
| Torquay | Torbay Council | Torbay Council |
| Newton Abbot | Devon County Council | the council for Teignbridge |
| Exmouth | Devon County Council | the council for East Devon |
| Barnstaple | Devon County Council | the council for North Devon |
| Bideford | Devon County Council | the council for Torridge |
| Plymstock | Plymouth City Council | Plymouth City Council |
| Tiverton | Devon County Council | the council for Mid Devon |
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.
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.
Bollard removal in Devon: FAQs
Do you cover all of Devon for bollard removal jobs?
Yes — including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Bideford. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Devon?
In Devon, 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 Devon?
For local roads, Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.