West Midlands · England
Bollard removal in Shirley
Bollard removal jobs for sites across Shirley and the rest of West Midlands, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Shirley
Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match. In Shirley, that tends to mean sites such as high street shopfronts, small industrial units and community car parks.
We work across B90 — Shirley itself and places including Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green, Tidbury Green and Major's Green. Nearby, we also work in Solihull (1.6 miles), Birmingham (5.9 miles), Smethwick (8.4 miles) and Redditch (9 miles), measured as the crow flies. Birmingham is around 6 miles away.
Shirley at a glance
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Highway authority
- Solihull Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Solihull Council
- Postcodes
- B90
- 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
- Solihull (1.6 mi), Birmingham (5.9 mi), Smethwick (8.4 mi), Redditch (9 mi)
What bollard removal jobs cost in Shirley
| 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.
Why Shirley sites book bollard removal jobs
Why sites in Shirley book bollard removal jobs:
- Clearing old bollards before resurfacing
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
Permissions and groundwork in Shirley
Solihull Council is the highway authority covering Shirley's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 (Solihull Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface.
- Check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or the highway authority before removing them.
- Have automatic and lighting bollard supplies isolated and made safe by a qualified electrician.
From survey to handover
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.
Backfill and reinstate
Holes are backfilled in compacted layers and the surface reinstated to match, so there is no settlement or trip edge.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
| 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. |
Pricing bollard removal jobs in Shirley
Our West Midlands guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Shirley firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
- 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 Shirley are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you carry out bollard removal jobs anywhere in Shirley?
We cover all of Shirley (B90) and the rest of West Midlands. We also work in Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Shirley?
Solihull Council is the highway authority covering Shirley's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Shirley?
In Shirley, 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 West Midlands 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 near Shirley
- Solihull (1.6 mi)
- Birmingham (5.9 mi)
- Smethwick (8.4 mi)
- Redditch (9 mi)
- Halesowen (10 mi)
- West Bromwich (10.5 mi)