Tyne and Wear · England
Bollard removal in South Shields
Bollard removal jobs for sites across South Shields and the rest of Tyne and Wear, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in South Shields
Posts can be cut off at or below ground level or fully extracted with their concrete. In South Shields, that tends to mean sites such as leisure centres, high streets and housing association car parks.
We cover the NE33 and NE34 postcode districts in South Shields. Jobs in South Shields can be combined with work in North Shields (1.4 miles), Tynemouth (1.4 miles), Jarrow (2.4 miles) and Whitley Bay (2.9 miles) (straight-line distances). South Shields is about 7 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne.
South Shields at a glance
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- South Tyneside Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- South Tyneside Council
- Postcodes
- NE33 and NE34
- Guide price
- Typically £75–£335 per post + VAT (£90–£395 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £275
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- North Shields (1.4 mi), Tynemouth (1.4 mi), Jarrow (2.4 mi), Whitley Bay (2.9 mi)
What bollard removal jobs cost in South Shields
| 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.
Typical bollard removal jobs requests in South Shields
Why sites in South Shields book bollard removal jobs:
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
- Access routes no longer needing control
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
Before we dig in South Shields
The highway authority for local roads in South Shields is South Tyneside 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.
Many private-land installations in South Shields 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 South Tyneside Council before posts go in.
Where the area is being resurfaced anyway, removal is timed to happen first so the patching disappears under the new surface. Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
How the job runs
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.
Backfill and reinstate
Holes are backfilled in compacted layers and the surface reinstated to match, so there is no settlement or trip edge.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Careful removal of reusable posts and reinstallation in new positions on the same site. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
| Lighting bollard removal | Supply made dead and cables terminated or removed by a qualified electrician before posts are lifted. |
Pricing bollard removal jobs in South Shields
Our North East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in South Shields firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Size of foundations and amount of spoil
Keeping them working
If foundations were left in place, record their positions on site drawings so future contractors are not surprised by buried concrete. After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in South Shields.
Questions about bollard removal jobs in South Shields
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in South Shields?
We cover all of South Shields (NE33 and NE34) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in North Shields, Tynemouth and Jarrow.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in South Shields?
The highway authority for local roads in South Shields is South Tyneside 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 South Shields?
In South Shields, 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.
What happens to the waste?
Steel and iron are recycled where possible, concrete and spoil are taken away, and hydraulic fluid is disposed of properly. You are left with a clean, reinstated area.
Can automatic bollards be removed safely?
Yes, once the supply has been isolated and disconnected by a qualified electrician and any hydraulic fluid drained. The cassette is then lifted and the pit backfilled. Ducts are capped or removed.
Bollard removal in nearby towns
- North Shields (1.4 mi)
- Tynemouth (1.4 mi)
- Jarrow (2.4 mi)
- Whitley Bay (2.9 mi)
- Hebburn (3.7 mi)
- Wallsend (4.1 mi)