Kent · England
Bollard removal in Folkestone
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Folkestone and the rest of Kent, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Folkestone
Posts can be cut off at or below ground level or fully extracted with their concrete. In Folkestone, that tends to mean sites such as small industrial units, filling-station forecourts and local parades.
Coverage in Folkestone takes in the CT20, CT19 and CT18 postcode districts and nearby places like Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne, Lyminge and Densole. We also cover neighbouring Dover (7 miles), Ashford, Kent (13.5 miles), Deal (14.1 miles) and Canterbury (14.2 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 Folkestone and Hythe
- Postcodes
- CT20, CT19 and CT18
- 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 mi), Ashford, Kent (13.5 mi), Deal (14.1 mi), Canterbury (14.2 mi)
Why Folkestone sites book bollard removal jobs
Why sites in Folkestone book bollard removal jobs:
- Access routes no longer needing control
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
Folkestone: 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.
Consents, ground and services in Folkestone
In Folkestone, 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.
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 Folkestone and Hythe) first — we flag this at survey.
Where the area is being resurfaced anyway, removal is timed to happen first so the patching disappears under the new surface. 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.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
How the job runs
Check consents and reasons
Before removal, check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, a lease, a security plan or the highway authority, and whether they protect something such as a meter or a building corner.
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.
Specification choices
| 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. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
What affects the quote
When we price bollard removal jobs in Folkestone, these make the biggest difference:
- Number and type of bollards
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
- Surface type and reinstatement
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 Folkestone.
Common questions
Which parts of Folkestone do you cover for bollard removal jobs?
We cover all of Folkestone (CT20, CT19 and CT18) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Dover, Ashford, Kent and Deal.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Folkestone?
The highway authority for local roads in Folkestone is Kent 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 Folkestone?
In Folkestone, 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.
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 in nearby towns
- Dover (7 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (13.5 mi)
- Deal (14.1 mi)
- Canterbury (14.2 mi)
- Faversham (20.1 mi)
- Herne Bay (20.2 mi)