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Bollard removal in South Lanarkshire
Bollard removal for sites across South Lanarkshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in South Lanarkshire
Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match. We cover South Lanarkshire — East Kilbride, Hamilton, Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Blantyre and more.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in South Lanarkshire: South Lanarkshire Council.
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Guide prices in South Lanarkshire
| 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.
Who looks after the roads in South Lanarkshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| East Kilbride | South Lanarkshire Council | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Hamilton | South Lanarkshire Council | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Rutherglen | South Lanarkshire Council | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Cambuslang | South Lanarkshire Council | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Blantyre | South Lanarkshire Council | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Larkhall | South Lanarkshire Council | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Carluke | South Lanarkshire Council | South Lanarkshire Council |
Rules for bollard removal jobs in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
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.
Backfill and reinstate
Holes are backfilled in compacted layers and the surface reinstated to match, so there is no settlement or trip edge.
Bollard removal in South Lanarkshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of South Lanarkshire for bollard removal jobs?
Yes — including East Kilbride, Hamilton, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Blantyre, Larkhall and Carluke. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in South Lanarkshire?
In South Lanarkshire, 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.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in South Lanarkshire?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (South Lanarkshire Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
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.
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.