Kent · England
Bollard removal in Faversham
Bollard removal jobs supplied and fitted in Faversham, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Faversham
In the town of Faversham, bollard removal jobs tend to go in at residential driveways, filling-station forecourts and community buildings. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We cover Faversham's ME13 postcode district, including places such as Boughton under Blean, Eastling, Painter's Forstal and Sheldwich. We also cover neighbouring Whitstable (6.7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles), Canterbury (8.6 miles) and Herne Bay (11.1 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Swale
- Postcodes
- ME13
- 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
- Whitstable (6.7 mi), Sittingbourne (7 mi), Canterbury (8.6 mi), Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
Faversham: 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.
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Faversham
Why sites in Faversham book bollard removal jobs:
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
Before we dig in Faversham
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Faversham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Faversham 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 Swale before posts go in.
Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface. Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects.
- 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.
Installation, step by step
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
What moves the price in Faversham
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Faversham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Number and type of bollards
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
Keeping them working
After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out. 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 Faversham.
Questions about bollard removal jobs in Faversham
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Faversham?
We cover all of Faversham (ME13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Whitstable, Sittingbourne and Canterbury.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Faversham?
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Faversham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Faversham?
In Faversham, 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.
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.
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
- Whitstable (6.7 mi)
- Sittingbourne (7 mi)
- Canterbury (8.6 mi)
- Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (11.6 mi)
- Gillingham (15.5 mi)