Hertfordshire · England
Bollard removal in Borehamwood
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Borehamwood and the rest of Hertfordshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageBorehamwood bollard removal jobs
We supply and fit bollard removal jobs throughout Borehamwood, typically for sites such as schools, filling-station forecourts and residential driveways. Automatic and lighting bollards also need their electrical supply made safe by a qualified electrician.
We cover Borehamwood's WD6 and WD7 postcode districts, including places such as Elstree, Letchmore Heath, Radlett and Shenley. Nearby, we also work in Bushey (3.6 miles), Barnet (4.1 miles), Harrow (4.8 miles) and Potters Bar (5 miles), measured as the crow flies. Borehamwood is about 17 miles from Luton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hertfordshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Hertsmere
- Postcodes
- WD6 and WD7
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£355 per post + VAT (£95–£425 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bushey (3.6 mi), Barnet (4.1 mi), Harrow (4.8 mi), Potters Bar (5 mi)
Borehamwood: typical bollard removal prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £80–£195 + VAT · £95–£225 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £165–£275 + VAT · £195–£325 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £245–£355 + VAT · £285–£425 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical bollard removal jobs requests in Borehamwood
Why sites in Borehamwood book bollard removal jobs:
- Access routes no longer needing control
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
Consents, ground and services in Borehamwood
The highway authority for local roads in Borehamwood is Hertfordshire 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.
Many private-land installations in Borehamwood 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 Hertsmere 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.
- Consider whether removal leaves an asset or route unprotected and record the decision in your risk assessment.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
From survey to handover
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
| Cut off below surface | Post removed at or below finished level, foundation left in place and the surface patched. Quick and low-disruption. |
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
What affects the quote
Two Borehamwood jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
Looking after them
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 Borehamwood.
Bollard removal in Borehamwood: FAQs
Which parts of Borehamwood do you cover for bollard removal jobs?
We cover all of Borehamwood (WD6 and WD7) and the rest of Hertfordshire. We also work in Bushey, Barnet and Harrow.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Borehamwood?
The highway authority for local roads in Borehamwood is Hertfordshire 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.
What's a typical price for bollard removal jobs in Borehamwood?
In Borehamwood, typically £80–£355 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£425 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £295 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Do we need permission to remove bollards?
Sometimes. Bollards required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway 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.