Surrey · England
Bollard removal in Reigate
Local installation of bollard removal jobs in Reigate — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Reigate
From community buildings, small industrial units and residential driveways, Reigate has plenty of places where bollard removal jobs earn their keep. Posts can be cut off at or below ground level or fully extracted with their concrete.
We work across RH2 — Reigate itself and places including Nalderswood and Sidlow. Nearby, we also work in Redhill (1.5 miles), Horley (4.8 miles), Banstead (5.9 miles) and Caterham (6.3 miles), measured as the crow flies. Reigate is about 28 miles from Brighton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Guide price
- Typically £85–£365 per post + VAT (£95–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £305
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Guide prices for Reigate
| 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.
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Reigate
Why sites in Reigate book bollard removal jobs:
- Moving bollards to new positions on the same site
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
Consents, ground and services in Reigate
The highway authority for local roads in Reigate is Surrey 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.
If your site in Reigate is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Reigate and Banstead) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Where the area is being resurfaced anyway, removal is timed to happen first so the patching disappears under the new surface. 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.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
Installation, step by step
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
Pricing bollard removal jobs in Reigate
When we price bollard removal jobs in Reigate, these make the biggest difference:
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
- Number and type of bollards
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.
If posts in Reigate are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about bollard removal jobs in Reigate
Which parts of Reigate do you cover for bollard removal jobs?
We cover all of Reigate (RH2) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Redhill, Horley and Banstead.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Reigate?
In Reigate, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Reigate?
In Reigate, 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.
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.
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.