Wiltshire · England
Bollard removal in Salisbury
Bollard removal jobs supplied and fitted in Salisbury, Wiltshire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageSalisbury bollard removal jobs
Posts can be cut off at or below ground level or fully extracted with their concrete. In Salisbury, that tends to mean sites such as community buildings, schools and residential driveways.
We cover Salisbury's SP1, SP2 and SP5 postcode districts, including places such as Wilton, Netherhampton, Great Wishford and South Newton. Nearby, we also work in Andover (16.4 miles), Totton (16.9 miles), Southampton (20.5 miles) and Eastleigh (20.6 miles), measured as the crow flies. Salisbury is about 21 miles from Southampton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Highway authority
- Wiltshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Postcodes
- SP1, SP2 and SP5
- 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
- Andover (16.4 mi), Totton (16.9 mi), Southampton (20.5 mi), Eastleigh (20.6 mi)
Salisbury: typical bollard removal prices
| 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 Salisbury sites book bollard removal jobs
What bollard removal jobs usually sort out in Salisbury:
- Taking out broken stubs and empty sockets
- Car park and forecourt redesigns
- Access routes no longer needing control
What we check first in Salisbury
The highway authority for local roads in Salisbury is Wiltshire 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 Salisbury 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 Wiltshire Council before posts go in.
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. Foundations are rarely the size anyone expects.
- Consider whether removal leaves an asset or route unprotected and record the decision in your risk assessment.
- In conservation areas, check before removing historic bollards, as consent may be needed or retention expected.
What happens on site
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Automatic bollard decommissioning | Electrical isolation, hydraulic drain-down, cassette removal and capping of ducts. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Salisbury
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Salisbury firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Number and type of bollards
- Cutting off or full foundation extraction
- Access, working hours and waste disposal
Keeping them working
Where cables were terminated rather than removed, record where they are and confirm with the electrician that they are dead and labelled. 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 Salisbury are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Bollard removal in Salisbury: FAQs
Do you carry out bollard removal jobs in Salisbury?
We cover all of Salisbury (SP1, SP2 and SP5) and the rest of Wiltshire. We also work in Andover, Totton and Southampton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Salisbury?
The highway authority for local roads in Salisbury is Wiltshire 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.
What's a typical price for bollard removal jobs in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, 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 South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.