West Yorkshire · England
Bollard removal in Yeadon
Planning bollard removal jobs in Yeadon? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout bollard removal jobs in Yeadon
From filling-station forecourts, schools and residential driveways, Yeadon 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 LS19 and LS18 — Yeadon itself and places including Rawdon, Horsforth and Scotland. We also cover neighbouring Guiseley (1.3 miles), Shipley (3.9 miles), Pudsey (4.9 miles) and Bradford (5.5 miles) — distances are straight-line. Yeadon is about 6 miles from Bradford.
Local details
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Highway authority
- Leeds City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Leeds City Council
- Postcodes
- LS19 and LS18
- Guide price
- Typically £80–£335 per post + VAT (£95–£395 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £285
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What bollard removal jobs cost in Yeadon
| 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 | £225–£335 + VAT · £265–£395 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; -3% for Yorkshire and the Humber. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Common reasons for bollard removal jobs in Yeadon
Typical reasons for bollard removal jobs in Yeadon:
- Decommissioning automatic bollards that are no longer used
- Removing redundant lighting bollards
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
Before we dig in Yeadon
In Yeadon, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Leeds City Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
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 (Leeds City Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects. Backfilling in compacted layers stops later settlement, which otherwise shows as a dip in the new surface.
- Collect and dispose of hydraulic fluid and waste properly rather than leaving it in the ground.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
How the job runs
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.
Make supplies safe
For automatic and lighting bollards, a qualified electrician isolates and disconnects the supply, and hydraulic units are drained.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Socket and cassette removal | Removable sockets and telescopic or semi-automatic cassettes extracted whole and the hole filled. |
| Cut off below surface | Post removed at or below finished level, foundation left in place and the surface patched. Quick and low-disruption. |
| Full extraction | Post and foundation broken out, leaving clear ground for resurfacing or new works. |
Pricing bollard removal jobs in Yeadon
When we price bollard removal jobs in Yeadon, these make the biggest difference:
- Electrical isolation and hydraulic drain-down
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
- Surface type and reinstatement
Looking after them
Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled. After removal, keep an eye on reinstated areas for settlement over the following months, particularly where large foundations were broken out.
For damaged or loose posts in Yeadon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Bollard removal in Yeadon: FAQs
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Yeadon?
We cover all of Yeadon (LS19 and LS18) and the rest of West Yorkshire. We also work in Guiseley, Shipley and Pudsey.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Yeadon?
In Yeadon, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Leeds City 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 Yeadon?
In Yeadon, typically £80–£335 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £285 plus VAT, using our Yorkshire and the Humber guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.