Gloucestershire · England
Bollard removal in Mangotsfield
Local installation of bollard removal jobs in Mangotsfield — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Mangotsfield
Automatic and lighting bollards also need their electrical supply made safe by a qualified electrician. In Mangotsfield, that tends to mean sites such as local parades, small industrial units and community buildings.
We work across BS16, BS36, BS34 and BS32 — Mangotsfield itself and places including Frenchay, Stoke Gifford, Pucklechurch and Frampton Cotterell. Jobs in Mangotsfield can be combined with work in Kingswood (2.4 miles), Bristol (4.6 miles), Yate (5.2 miles) and Bath (9.9 miles) (straight-line distances). Bristol is around 5 miles away.
Mangotsfield at a glance
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Highway authority
- South Gloucestershire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Postcodes
- BS16, BS36, BS34 and BS32
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£345 per post + VAT (£95–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What bollard removal jobs cost in Mangotsfield
| 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.
Typical bollard removal jobs requests in Mangotsfield
Typical reasons for bollard removal jobs in Mangotsfield:
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Access routes no longer needing control
Permissions and groundwork in Mangotsfield
South Gloucestershire Council is the highway authority covering Mangotsfield's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Mangotsfield need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at South Gloucestershire Council before posts go in.
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.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
What happens on site
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
Pricing bollard removal jobs in Mangotsfield
Two Mangotsfield jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number and type of bollards
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
Looking after them
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.
For damaged or loose posts in Mangotsfield, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Mangotsfield?
We cover all of Mangotsfield (BS16, BS36, BS34 and BS32) and the rest of Gloucestershire. We also work in Kingswood, Bristol and Yate.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Mangotsfield?
In Mangotsfield, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from South Gloucestershire Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Mangotsfield?
In Mangotsfield, 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.
Can removed bollards be reused elsewhere on site?
Often, if they come out undamaged. Steel posts and removable bollards relocate well. New foundations are formed at the new positions.
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.