Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Bollard removal in Perth
Bollard removal jobs supplied and fitted in Perth, Perth and Kinross: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Perth
Bollard removal jobs suit plenty of Perth sites, community car parks, filling-station forecourts and local parades among them. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
Coverage in Perth takes in the PH2 and PH1 postcode districts and nearby places like Scone, Bridge of Earn, Errol and Abernethy. Nearby, we also work in Blairgowrie (14 miles), Glenrothes (17 miles), Dundee (18.2 miles) and Cowdenbeath (19.9 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Perth at a glance
- Area
- Perth and Kinross, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Perth and Kinross Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Perth and Kinross Council
- Postcodes
- PH2 and PH1
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£345 per post + VAT (£95–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £295
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Blairgowrie (14 mi), Glenrothes (17 mi), Dundee (18.2 mi), Cowdenbeath (19.9 mi)
Bollard removal prices in Perth
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £80–£185 + VAT · £95–£215 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £155–£265 + VAT · £185–£315 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £235–£345 + VAT · £275–£405 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Why Perth sites book bollard removal jobs
Why sites in Perth book bollard removal jobs:
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Access routes no longer needing control
Before we dig in Perth
For anything on the public footway in Perth we check with the roads authority first — Perth and Kinross Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
Many private-land installations in Perth 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 Perth and Kinross 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.
- Consider whether removal leaves an asset or route unprotected and record the decision in your risk assessment.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
What happens on site
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.
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.
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. |
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
What affects the quote
Two Perth jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Surface type and reinstatement
After installation
If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Perth.
Questions about bollard removal jobs in Perth
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Perth?
We cover all of Perth (PH2 and PH1) and the rest of Perth and Kinross. We also work in Blairgowrie, Glenrothes and Dundee.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Perth?
Perth falls under Perth and Kinross Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Perth?
In Perth, typically £80–£345 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£405 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £295 plus VAT, using our Scotland 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 roads authority should not be removed without checking. Historic bollards in conservation areas may also be protected.
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 Perth
- Blairgowrie (14 mi)
- Glenrothes (17 mi)
- Dundee (18.2 mi)
- Cowdenbeath (19.9 mi)
- Methil (21.4 mi)
- Kirkcaldy (21.9 mi)