Oxfordshire · England
Bollard removal in Bicester
Local installation of bollard removal jobs in Bicester — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Bicester
Across Bicester, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include high street shopfronts, community buildings and community car parks. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
We work across OX26, OX27 and OX25 — Bicester itself and places including Launton, Caversfield, Fritwell and Fringford. Jobs in Bicester can be combined with work in Oxford (11.1 miles), Banbury (13.8 miles), Aylesbury (15.6 miles) and Witney (16.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Bicester is about 20 miles from Milton Keynes.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Oxfordshire, England
- Highway authority
- Oxfordshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Cherwell
- Postcodes
- OX26, OX27 and OX25
- Guide price
- Typically £85–£365 per post + VAT (£95–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £305
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Why Bicester sites book bollard removal jobs
Why sites in Bicester book bollard removal jobs:
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
- Access routes no longer needing control
Guide prices for Bicester
| 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 Bicester
The highway authority for local roads in Bicester is Oxfordshire County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
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 (the council for Cherwell) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
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.
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.
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. |
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
Pricing bollard removal jobs in Bicester
Two Bicester jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Number and type of bollards
Looking after them
Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled. After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out.
If posts in Bicester are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about bollard removal jobs in Bicester
Which parts of Bicester do you cover for bollard removal jobs?
We cover all of Bicester (OX26, OX27 and OX25) and the rest of Oxfordshire. We also work in Oxford, Banbury and Aylesbury.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bicester?
The highway authority for local roads in Bicester is Oxfordshire County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. 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 Bicester?
In Bicester, 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.
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.
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.
Bollard removal near Bicester
- Oxford (11.1 mi)
- Banbury (13.8 mi)
- Aylesbury (15.6 mi)
- Witney (16.3 mi)
- Abingdon (16.8 mi)
- Bletchley (19 mi)