Hampshire · England
Bollard removal in Fareham
Planning bollard removal jobs in Fareham? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Fareham
From community car parks, local parades and schools, Fareham has plenty of places where bollard removal jobs earn their keep. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
Coverage in Fareham takes in the PO16, PO15, PO14 and SO31 postcode districts and nearby places like Funtley, Whiteley, Titchfield Park and Segensworth. Nearby, we also work in Gosport (4.5 miles), Portsmouth (5.3 miles), Waterlooville (6.8 miles) and Havant (8.5 miles), measured as the crow flies. Portsmouth is around 5 miles away.
Fareham at a glance
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Fareham
- Postcodes
- PO16, PO15, PO14 and SO31
- 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
- Gosport (4.5 mi), Portsmouth (5.3 mi), Waterlooville (6.8 mi), Havant (8.5 mi)
Why Fareham sites book bollard removal jobs
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Fareham:
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
- Access routes no longer needing control
Guide prices for Fareham
| 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 Fareham
In Fareham, 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.
If your site in Fareham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Fareham) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface. 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.
- Consider whether removal leaves an asset or route unprotected and record the decision in your risk assessment.
- Check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway authority before removing them.
How the job runs
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
What affects the quote
When we price bollard removal jobs in Fareham, these make the biggest difference:
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
Looking after them
After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out. Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Fareham.
Questions about bollard removal jobs in Fareham
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Fareham?
We cover all of Fareham (PO16, PO15, PO14 and SO31) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Fareham?
The highway authority for local roads in Fareham 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 Fareham?
In Fareham, 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.
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.
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
- Gosport (4.5 mi)
- Portsmouth (5.3 mi)
- Waterlooville (6.8 mi)
- Havant (8.5 mi)
- Hythe (9.7 mi)
- Southampton (10.5 mi)