Kent · England
Bollard removal in Deal
Planning bollard removal jobs in Deal? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Deal
We supply and fit bollard removal jobs throughout Deal, typically for sites such as filling-station forecourts, residential driveways and high street shopfronts. Automatic and lighting bollards also need their electrical supply made safe by a qualified electrician.
We work across CT14 and CT13 — Deal itself and places including Sholden, Ringwould, Tilmanstone and Ripple. Nearby, we also work in Dover (7.8 miles), Ramsgate (7.8 miles), Broadstairs (9.5 miles) and Margate (11 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Dover
- Postcodes
- CT14 and CT13
- 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
- Dover (7.8 mi), Ramsgate (7.8 mi), Broadstairs (9.5 mi), Margate (11 mi)
Typical bollard removal jobs requests in Deal
Why sites in Deal book bollard removal jobs:
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Access routes no longer needing control
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
Deal: typical bollard removal prices
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Deal
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Deal's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 Dover) first — we flag this at survey.
Older bollards may sit in large blocks of concrete, and rated bollards in very large reinforced bases, so full extraction can mean substantial breaking out and spoil removal. 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.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
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 |
|---|---|
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
What moves the price in Deal
Two Deal jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Number and type of bollards
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. If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Deal.
Common questions
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Deal?
We cover all of Deal (CT14 and CT13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Dover, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Deal?
In Deal, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kent County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for bollard removal jobs in Deal?
In Deal, 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.
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.
Will the surface look patched after removal?
On block paving it can be nearly invisible, as the blocks are relaid. Tarmac, resin and concrete usually show a patch, especially on older weathered surfaces. Timing removal before resurfacing avoids that.
Bollard removal near Deal
- Dover (7.8 mi)
- Ramsgate (7.8 mi)
- Broadstairs (9.5 mi)
- Margate (11 mi)
- Folkestone (14.1 mi)
- Canterbury (14.5 mi)