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Bollard removal in Tiverton
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Tiverton and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageTiverton bollard removal jobs
From residential driveways, community buildings and local parades, Tiverton has plenty of places where bollard removal jobs earn their keep. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We cover Tiverton's EX16 postcode district, including places such as Sampford Peverell, Witheridge, Halberton and Oakford. Nearby, we also work in Exeter (12.4 miles), Taunton (18.6 miles) and Exmouth (20.1 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Mid Devon
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£345 per post + VAT (£95–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Bollard removal prices in Tiverton
| 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.
Why Tiverton sites book bollard removal jobs
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Tiverton:
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
Permissions and groundwork in Tiverton
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Tiverton's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 Mid 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. Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
| 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. |
Pricing bollard removal jobs in Tiverton
Two Tiverton jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
After installation
Keep any keys, manuals and records from removed automatic bollards until the controller and cabling have also been dealt with, as they help an electrician confirm what was connected. Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Tiverton.
Common questions
Which parts of Tiverton do you cover for bollard removal jobs?
We cover all of Tiverton (EX16) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Tiverton?
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Tiverton's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for bollard removal jobs in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, 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.
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.
Can automatic bollards be removed safely?
Yes, once the supply has been isolated and disconnected by a qualified electrician and any hydraulic fluid drained. The cassette is then lifted and the pit backfilled. Ducts are capped or removed.