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Bollard removal in Kingston upon Thames
Bollard removal jobs supplied and fitted in Kingston upon Thames, London: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Kingston upon Thames
Bollard removal jobs suit plenty of Kingston upon Thames sites, shopping parades, mews courtyards and places of worship among them. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
Coverage in Kingston upon Thames takes in the KT1, KT2, KT5, KT6, KT3 and KT9 postcode districts and nearby places like New Malden, Surbiton and Long Ditton. We also cover neighbouring Ewell (2.5 miles), Epsom (3.5 miles), Esher (4 miles) and Richmond upon Thames (4.1 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Kingston upon Thames Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Kingston upon Thames Council
- Postcodes
- KT1, KT2, KT5, KT6, KT3 and KT9
- 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
- Ewell (2.5 mi), Epsom (3.5 mi), Esher (4 mi), Richmond upon Thames (4.1 mi)
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Kingston upon Thames
Why sites in Kingston upon Thames book bollard removal jobs:
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
Bollard removal prices in Kingston upon Thames
| 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 Kingston upon Thames
In Kingston upon Thames, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames Council before posts go in.
Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects. Cables and pipes are often laid close to existing posts after they were installed, so breaking out is done carefully and services are traced first.
- 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.
From survey to handover
Make supplies safe
For automatic and lighting bollards, a qualified electrician isolates and disconnects the supply, and hydraulic units are drained.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
Pricing bollard removal jobs in Kingston upon Thames
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Kingston upon Thames firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
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 Kingston upon Thames, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Bollard removal in Kingston upon Thames: FAQs
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Kingston upon Thames?
We cover all of Kingston upon Thames (KT1, KT2, KT5, KT6, KT3 and KT9) and the rest of London. We also work in Ewell, Epsom and Esher.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Kingston upon Thames?
In Kingston upon Thames, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kingston upon Thames 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.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Kingston upon Thames?
In Kingston upon Thames, 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.
Do we need permission to remove bollards?
Sometimes. Bollards required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway authority should not be removed without checking. Historic bollards in conservation areas may also be protected.
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.