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Bollard removal in Fife
Bollard removal for sites across Fife: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Fife
Across Fife, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include local parades, residential driveways and community buildings. 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 Fife: Fife Council.
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Guide prices in Fife
| 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 Fife
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline | Fife Council | Fife Council |
| Kirkcaldy | Fife Council | Fife Council |
| Glenrothes | Fife Council | Fife Council |
| St Andrews | Fife Council | Fife Council |
| Rosyth | Fife Council | Fife Council |
| Cowdenbeath | Fife Council | Fife Council |
| Methil | Fife Council | Fife 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.
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.
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 Fife: FAQs
Do you cover all of Fife for bollard removal jobs?
Yes — including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Rosyth, Cowdenbeath and Methil. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Fife?
In Fife, 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 Fife?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Fife Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Do we need permission to remove bollards?
Sometimes. Bollards required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the roads authority should not be removed without checking. Historic bollards in conservation areas may also be protected.
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.