Hampshire · England
Bollard removal in Andover
Planning bollard removal jobs in Andover? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAndover bollard removal jobs
In the town of Andover, bollard removal jobs tend to go in at high street shopfronts, small industrial units and community buildings. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
Coverage in Andover takes in the SP10 and SP11 postcode districts and nearby places like Knights Enham, Foxcotte, East Anton and Picket Piece. We also cover neighbouring Winchester (12.6 miles), Newbury (15 miles), Salisbury (16.4 miles) and Thatcham (16.7 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 22 miles from Southampton as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Test Valley
- Postcodes
- SP10 and SP11
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£345 per post + VAT (£95–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Winchester (12.6 mi), Newbury (15 mi), Salisbury (16.4 mi), Thatcham (16.7 mi)
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Andover
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Andover:
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
Andover: typical bollard removal prices
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Andover
In Andover, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Hampshire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
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 Test Valley) first — we flag this at survey.
Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects. 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.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
From survey to handover
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 Andover
Two Andover 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
Looking after them
If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete. After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out.
If posts in Andover are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Andover do you cover for bollard removal jobs?
We cover all of Andover (SP10 and SP11) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Andover?
In Andover, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Hampshire County 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 Andover?
In Andover, 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.
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.
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.
Bollard removal in nearby towns
- Winchester (12.6 mi)
- Newbury (15 mi)
- Salisbury (16.4 mi)
- Thatcham (16.7 mi)
- Basingstoke (18 mi)
- Eastleigh (18 mi)