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Bollard removal in Barnstaple
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Barnstaple and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageBarnstaple bollard removal jobs
Whether it's local parades, small industrial units and community car parks, bollard removal jobs in Barnstaple are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Posts can be cut off at or below ground level or fully extracted with their concrete.
We cover Barnstaple's EX31, EX32 and EX33 postcode districts, including places such as Fremington, Yelland, Bickington and Chivenor. We also cover neighbouring Bideford (7.9 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for North Devon
- Postcodes
- EX31, EX32 and EX33
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£345 per post + VAT (£95–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bideford (7.9 mi)
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Barnstaple
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Barnstaple:
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
Barnstaple: typical bollard removal prices
| 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.
What we check first in Barnstaple
The highway authority for local roads in Barnstaple is Devon County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for North Devon) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface.
- Check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway authority before removing them.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
How the job runs
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Cut off below surface | Post removed at or below finished level, foundation left in place and the surface patched. Quick and low-disruption. |
What moves the price in Barnstaple
Two Barnstaple jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Number and type of bollards
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
After installation
Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled. After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out.
If posts in Barnstaple are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Bollard removal in Barnstaple: FAQs
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Barnstaple?
We cover all of Barnstaple (EX31, EX32 and EX33) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Bideford.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Barnstaple?
In Barnstaple, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for bollard removal jobs in Barnstaple?
In Barnstaple, 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.
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.