Hampshire · England
Bollard removal in Eastleigh
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Eastleigh and the rest of Hampshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageEastleigh bollard removal jobs
We supply and fit bollard removal jobs throughout Eastleigh, typically for sites such as community car parks, high street shopfronts and small industrial units. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We work across SO50, SO53 and SO30 — Eastleigh itself and places including Horton Heath, North Stoneham, Crowdhill and Lord's Wood. Nearby, we also work in Southampton (4.9 miles), Totton (6.9 miles), Winchester (6.9 miles) and Hythe (7.7 miles), measured as the crow flies. Southampton is around 5 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Eastleigh
- Postcodes
- SO50, SO53 and SO30
- 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
- Southampton (4.9 mi), Totton (6.9 mi), Winchester (6.9 mi), Hythe (7.7 mi)
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Eastleigh
Why sites in Eastleigh book bollard removal jobs:
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
Guide prices for Eastleigh
| 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.
Before we dig in Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, 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.
Many private-land installations in Eastleigh 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 the council for Eastleigh before posts go in.
Cables and pipes are often laid close to existing posts after they were installed, so breaking out is done carefully and services are traced first. Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
- 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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Cut off below surface | Post removed at or below finished level, foundation left in place and the surface patched. Quick and low-disruption. |
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
What moves the price in Eastleigh
Two Eastleigh jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number and type of bollards
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Surface type and reinstatement
After installation
If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Eastleigh.
Common questions
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Eastleigh?
We cover all of Eastleigh (SO50, SO53 and SO30) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Southampton, Totton and Winchester.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Eastleigh?
The highway authority for local roads in Eastleigh is Hampshire County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Eastleigh?
In Eastleigh, 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.
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.
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
- Southampton (4.9 mi)
- Totton (6.9 mi)
- Winchester (6.9 mi)
- Hythe (7.7 mi)
- Fareham (10.9 mi)
- Waterlooville (15.1 mi)