Norfolk · England
Bollard removal in Norwich
Planning bollard removal jobs in Norwich? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Norwich
Across Norwich, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include industrial estates, housing association car parks and high streets. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We cover Norwich's NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4 and NR6 postcode districts, including places such as Colney. We also cover neighbouring Great Yarmouth (18.2 miles) and Lowestoft (21.8 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Norfolk, England
- Highway authority
- Norfolk County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Norwich
- Postcodes
- NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4, NR6 and NR5
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£355 per post + VAT (£95–£425 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Great Yarmouth (18.2 mi), Lowestoft (21.8 mi)
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Norwich
Typical reasons for bollard removal jobs in Norwich:
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
Guide prices for Norwich
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £80–£195 + VAT · £95–£225 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £165–£275 + VAT · £195–£325 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £245–£355 + VAT · £285–£425 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Norwich
In Norwich, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Norfolk County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Norwich 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 the council for Norwich before posts go in.
Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface. 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.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
From survey to handover
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cut off below surface | Post removed at or below finished level, foundation left in place and the surface patched. Quick and low-disruption. |
| 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 affects the quote
Two Norwich jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number and type of bollards
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
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. 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 Norwich.
Common questions
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Norwich?
We cover all of Norwich (NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4 and NR6) and the rest of Norfolk. We also work in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Norwich?
Norfolk County Council is the highway authority covering Norwich's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Norwich?
In Norwich, typically £80–£355 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£425 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £295 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Should bollards be cut off or fully removed?
Cut off if the area is staying as it is and nothing will be built or dug there later. Fully remove if you are resurfacing, planting or installing something new, because buried concrete gets in the way. The quote can price both.
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.