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Bollard removal in Kensington and Chelsea
Bollard removal jobs supplied and fitted in Kensington and Chelsea, London: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Kensington and Chelsea
Bollard removal jobs suit plenty of Kensington and Chelsea sites, estate car parks, office entrances and mews courtyards among them. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We cover every part of Kensington and Chelsea in the W8, W11, SW5, SW7, W10 and SW10 postcode districts. Jobs in Kensington and Chelsea can be combined with work in Hammersmith and Fulham (1.4 miles), Westminster (2.1 miles), Camden (3.2 miles) and Wandsworth (3.6 miles) (straight-line distances).
Kensington and Chelsea at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Kensington and Chelsea Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Kensington and Chelsea Council
- Postcodes
- W8, W11, SW5, SW7, W10, SW10 and SW3
- Guide price
- Typically £90–£395 per post + VAT (£105–£465 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £335
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Hammersmith and Fulham (1.4 mi), Westminster (2.1 mi), Camden (3.2 mi), Wandsworth (3.6 mi)
Why Kensington and Chelsea sites book bollard removal jobs
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Kensington and Chelsea:
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
Guide prices for Kensington and Chelsea
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £90–£215 + VAT · £105–£255 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £185–£315 + VAT · £215–£375 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £275–£395 + VAT · £325–£465 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea Council is the highway authority covering Kensington and Chelsea's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea Council before posts go in.
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. Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Cut off below surface | Post removed at or below finished level, foundation left in place and the surface patched. Quick and low-disruption. |
What moves the price in Kensington and Chelsea
When we price bollard removal jobs in Kensington and Chelsea, these make the biggest difference:
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Number and type of bollards
- Surface type and reinstatement
After installation
After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out. 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 Kensington and Chelsea, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Kensington and Chelsea?
We cover all of Kensington and Chelsea (W8, W11, SW5, SW7, W10 and SW10) and the rest of London. We also work in Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster and Camden.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Kensington and Chelsea?
The highway authority for local roads in Kensington and Chelsea is Kensington and Chelsea 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.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Kensington and Chelsea?
In Kensington and Chelsea, typically £90–£395 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£105–£465 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £335 plus VAT, using our London 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 near Kensington and Chelsea
- Hammersmith and Fulham (1.4 mi)
- Westminster (2.1 mi)
- Camden (3.2 mi)
- Wandsworth (3.6 mi)
- Lambeth (4.5 mi)
- City of London (4.7 mi)