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Removable bollard installation in Berkshire
Removable bollards for sites across Berkshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageRemovable bollards in Berkshire
Across Berkshire, typical sites for removable bollards include retail parks, industrial estates and leisure centres. Lift-out bollards in lockable ground sockets for driveways, delivery routes, access roads and emergency access points.
Highway authorities for local roads in Berkshire: Bracknell Forest Council, Reading Council, Slough Council, West Berkshire Council, Windsor and Maidenhead Council and Wokingham Council.
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Guide prices in Berkshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £265–£525 + VAT · £315–£625 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £455–£715 + VAT · £545–£855 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£895 + VAT · £765–£1,045 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Berkshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | Reading Council | Reading Council |
| Slough | Slough Council | Slough Council |
| Bracknell | Bracknell Forest Council | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Maidenhead | Windsor and Maidenhead Council | Windsor and Maidenhead Council |
| Wokingham | Wokingham Council | Wokingham Council |
| Newbury | West Berkshire Council | West Berkshire Council |
| Windsor | Windsor and Maidenhead Council | Windsor and Maidenhead Council |
| Crowthorne | Bracknell Forest Council | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Thatcham | West Berkshire Council | West Berkshire Council |
| Sandhurst | Bracknell Forest Council | Bracknell Forest Council |
Rules for removable bollards 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. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
Agree who will lift the post
At the free site survey we talk through who will remove the post, how often and where it will be stored. That decides material, diameter and lock, and goes into a fixed written quote.
Cut and excavate
A small square of surface is cut out and excavated to socket depth, with a bed of free-draining stone at the bottom so water can leave the socket.
Set the socket flush
The socket is set in concrete with its rim exactly at finished surface level and to the fall of the ground, so the lid sits flat and nothing catches on it.
Reinstate around the socket
Block paving, tarmac or flags are cut tight to the collar and made good. On resin or bound surfaces, the edge is sealed neatly.
Removable bollards in Berkshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Berkshire for removable bollards?
Yes — including Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham, Newbury, Windsor and Crowthorne. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do removable bollards cost in Berkshire?
In Berkshire, typically £265–£895 per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£315–£1,045 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our South 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 Berkshire?
For local roads, Bracknell Forest Council, Reading Council, Slough Council, West Berkshire Council, Windsor and Maidenhead Council and Wokingham Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What happens to the hole when the bollard is out?
A lid on the socket closes over it so the surface is flush. Spring-closing lids shut automatically when the post is lifted. That stops trips and keeps debris out.
How heavy is a removable bollard to lift?
It depends on material and size; a slim aluminium post is easy to lift, while a large concrete-filled steel post is not designed for daily handling. If the post will come out every day, say so at the survey and we will suggest something lighter with a handle.