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Bollard removal in Tyne and Wear
Bollard removal for sites across Tyne and Wear: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Tyne and Wear
Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match. We cover Tyne and Wear — Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead and Washington and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Tyne and Wear: Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council.
Choose your town in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Hebburn
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £75–£185 + VAT · £90–£215 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £145–£255 + VAT · £165–£305 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £225–£335 + VAT · £265–£395 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Tyne and Wear
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle City Council | the council for Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Sunderland | Sunderland City Council | Sunderland City Council |
| South Shields | South Tyneside Council | South Tyneside Council |
| Gateshead | Gateshead Council | Gateshead Council |
| Washington | Sunderland City Council | Sunderland City Council |
| Tynemouth | North Tyneside Council | North Tyneside Council |
| Wallsend | North Tyneside Council | North Tyneside Council |
| North Shields | North Tyneside Council | North Tyneside Council |
| Whitley Bay | North Tyneside Council | North Tyneside Council |
| Houghton-le-Spring | Sunderland City Council | Sunderland City Council |
| Felling | Gateshead Council | Gateshead Council |
| Jarrow | South Tyneside Council | South Tyneside Council |
| Hebburn | South Tyneside Council | South Tyneside Council |
Rules for bollard removal jobs in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. 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 England.
How installation works
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.
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 Tyne and Wear: FAQs
Do you cover all of Tyne and Wear for bollard removal jobs?
Yes — including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend and North Shields. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Tyne and Wear?
In Tyne and Wear, typically £75–£335 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£90–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £275 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Tyne and Wear?
For local roads, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.