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Bollard removal in Dumfries and Galloway
Bollard removal for sites across Dumfries and Galloway: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Dumfries and Galloway
Across Dumfries and Galloway, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include residential driveways, filling-station forecourts and local parades. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Dumfries and Galloway: Dumfries and Galloway Council.
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Guide prices in Dumfries and Galloway
| 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 Dumfries and Galloway
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Dumfries | Dumfries and Galloway Council | Dumfries and Galloway Council |
| Stranraer | Dumfries and Galloway Council | Dumfries and Galloway Council |
Rules for bollard removal jobs in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. 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 Scotland.
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.
Remove posts and foundations
Posts are cut off or extracted, foundations broken out where agreed, and sockets, cassettes and ducts removed or capped.
Bollard removal in Dumfries and Galloway: FAQs
Do you cover all of Dumfries and Galloway for bollard removal jobs?
Yes — including Dumfries and Stranraer. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
In Dumfries and Galloway, 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 Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Dumfries and Galloway?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Dumfries and Galloway Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
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.
What happens to the waste?
Steel and iron are recycled where possible, concrete and spoil are taken away, and hydraulic fluid is disposed of properly. You are left with a clean, reinstated area.