Somerset · England
Bollard removal in Bath
Local installation of bollard removal jobs in Bath — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Bath
We supply and fit bollard removal jobs throughout Bath, typically for sites such as housing association car parks, retail parks and business parks. Posts can be cut off at or below ground level or fully extracted with their concrete.
Coverage in Bath takes in the BA1 and BA2 postcode districts and nearby places like Upper Swainswick, Kelston, Tadwick and Langridge. Nearby, we also work in Trowbridge (7.7 miles), Kingswood (8.3 miles), Mangotsfield (9.9 miles) and Frome (10.3 miles), measured as the crow flies. Bath is about 12 miles from Bristol.
Local details
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Highway authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Postcodes
- BA1 and BA2
- 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
- Trowbridge (7.7 mi), Kingswood (8.3 mi), Mangotsfield (9.9 mi), Frome (10.3 mi)
Guide prices for Bath
| 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.
Typical bollard removal jobs requests in Bath
Typical reasons for bollard removal jobs in Bath:
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
- Access routes no longer needing control
Before we dig in Bath
The highway authority for local roads in Bath is Bath and North East Somerset 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 (Bath and North East Somerset Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects. 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.
- Check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway authority before removing them.
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 |
|---|---|
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Bath firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
After installation
After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out. If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Bath.
Common questions
Which parts of Bath do you cover for bollard removal jobs?
We cover all of Bath (BA1 and BA2) and the rest of Somerset. We also work in Trowbridge, Kingswood and Mangotsfield.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bath?
The highway authority for local roads in Bath is Bath and North East Somerset 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 Bath?
In Bath, 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 South West 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.
Can removed bollards be reused elsewhere on site?
Often, if they come out undamaged. Steel posts and removable bollards relocate well. New foundations are formed at the new positions.
Bollard removal near Bath
- Trowbridge (7.7 mi)
- Kingswood (8.3 mi)
- Mangotsfield (9.9 mi)
- Frome (10.3 mi)
- Bristol (11.5 mi)
- Yate (11.7 mi)