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Bollard removal in Bexley
Bollard removal jobs supplied and fitted in Bexley, London: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageBexley bollard removal jobs
Whether it's school gates, hospital approaches and shopping parades, bollard removal jobs in Bexley are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Automatic and lighting bollards also need their electrical supply made safe by a qualified electrician.
Coverage in Bexley takes in the DA5, DA7, DA6, DA16, DA8 and DA17 postcode districts and nearby places like Coldblow, Sidcup and Erith. We also cover neighbouring Dartford (3.2 miles), Greenwich (4.2 miles), Swanley (4.6 miles) and Barking and Dagenham (6.6 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Bexley at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Bexley Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Bexley Council
- Postcodes
- DA5, DA7, DA6, DA16, DA8, DA17, DA18 and DA15
- 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
- Dartford (3.2 mi), Greenwich (4.2 mi), Swanley (4.6 mi), Barking and Dagenham (6.6 mi)
Why Bexley sites book bollard removal jobs
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Bexley:
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
- Access routes no longer needing control
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
Guide prices for Bexley
| 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 Bexley
In Bexley, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Bexley Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Bexley 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 Bexley Council before posts go in.
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.
- Check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway authority before removing them.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
What moves the price in Bexley
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Bexley firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Number and type of bollards
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
After installation
Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled. 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.
For damaged or loose posts in Bexley, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about bollard removal jobs in Bexley
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Bexley?
We cover all of Bexley (DA5, DA7, DA6, DA16, DA8 and DA17) and the rest of London. We also work in Dartford, Greenwich and Swanley.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Bexley?
The highway authority for local roads in Bexley is Bexley Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 Bexley?
In Bexley, 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
- Dartford (3.2 mi)
- Greenwich (4.2 mi)
- Swanley (4.6 mi)
- Barking and Dagenham (6.6 mi)
- Lewisham (6.8 mi)
- South Ockendon (6.8 mi)