Kent · England
Bollard removal in Gillingham
Planning bollard removal jobs in Gillingham? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Gillingham
Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match. In Gillingham, that tends to mean sites such as leisure centres, retail parks and supermarket frontages.
We work across ME7, ME8 and ME3 — Gillingham itself and places including Lower Twydall, Capstone, Kemsley Street and Lower Rainham. Jobs in Gillingham can be combined with work in Chatham (1.1 miles), Rochester (1.9 miles), Strood (3.1 miles) and Gravesend (8.5 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Medway Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Medway Council
- Postcodes
- ME7, ME8 and ME3
- Guide price
- Typically £85–£365 per post + VAT (£95–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £305
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Gillingham
Typical reasons for bollard removal jobs in Gillingham:
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
Gillingham: 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 Gillingham
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Gillingham'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 (Medway Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects. Where the area is being resurfaced anyway, removal is timed to happen first so the patching disappears under the new surface.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
- Consider whether removal leaves an asset or route unprotected and record the decision in your risk assessment.
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Gillingham
Two Gillingham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number and type of bollards
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
After installation
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. After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Gillingham.
Common questions
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Gillingham?
We cover all of Gillingham (ME7, ME8 and ME3) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Chatham, Rochester and Strood.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Gillingham?
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Gillingham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for bollard removal jobs in Gillingham?
In Gillingham, 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.
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
- Chatham (1.1 mi)
- Rochester (1.9 mi)
- Strood (3.1 mi)
- Gravesend (8.5 mi)
- Maidstone (8.6 mi)
- Sittingbourne (8.6 mi)