East Sussex · England
Bollard removal in Hove
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Hove and the rest of East Sussex, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Hove
Across Hove, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include college campuses, supermarket frontages and housing association car parks. Posts can be cut off at or below ground level or fully extracted with their concrete.
We cover every part of Hove in the BN3 postcode district. We also cover neighbouring Brighton (1.2 miles), Portslade (2.3 miles), Rottingdean (4.9 miles) and Burgess Hill (8.9 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Postcodes
- BN3
- Guide price
- Typically £85–£365 per post + VAT (£95–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £305
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Brighton (1.2 mi), Portslade (2.3 mi), Rottingdean (4.9 mi), Burgess Hill (8.9 mi)
Why Hove sites book bollard removal jobs
Why sites in Hove book bollard removal jobs:
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
What bollard removal jobs cost in Hove
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £85–£205 + VAT · £95–£245 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £165–£285 + VAT · £195–£335 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £255–£365 + VAT · £305–£435 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Hove
Brighton and Hove City Council is the highway authority covering Hove'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 (Brighton and Hove City Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface. Where the area is being resurfaced anyway, removal is timed to happen first so the patching disappears under the new surface.
- Check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway authority before removing them.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
What happens on site
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
| 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 Hove
When we price bollard removal jobs in Hove, these make the biggest difference:
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Number and type of bollards
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
Looking after them
If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete. Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled.
For damaged or loose posts in Hove, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Hove?
We cover all of Hove (BN3) and the rest of East Sussex. We also work in Brighton, Portslade and Rottingdean.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Hove?
Brighton and Hove City Council is the highway authority covering Hove'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 Hove?
In Hove, typically £85–£365 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£435 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £305 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Bollard removal in nearby towns
- Brighton (1.2 mi)
- Portslade (2.3 mi)
- Rottingdean (4.9 mi)
- Burgess Hill (8.9 mi)
- Worthing (9.1 mi)
- Haywards Heath (11.9 mi)