Cambridgeshire · England
Removable bollard installation in Cambridge
Removable bollards supplied and fitted in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout removable bollards in Cambridge
From housing association car parks, leisure centres and business parks, Cambridge has plenty of places where removable bollards earn their keep. Lift-out bollards in lockable ground sockets for driveways, delivery routes, access roads and emergency access points.
We work across CB2, CB1, CB3, CB4 and CB5 — Cambridge itself and places including Fen Ditton. Nearby, we also work in Newmarket (12.6 miles), Ely (15.1 miles), Huntingdon (15.7 miles) and Haverhill (15.9 miles), measured as the crow flies. It sits roughly 32 miles from Luton as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Highway authority
- Cambridgeshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Cambridgeshire County Council
- Postcodes
- CB2, CB1, CB3, CB4 and CB5
- Guide price
- Typically £255–£875 per bollard + VAT (£305–£1,045 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £605
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Newmarket (12.6 mi), Ely (15.1 mi), Huntingdon (15.7 mi), Haverhill (15.9 mi)
Typical removable bollards jobs in Cambridge
Around Cambridge, removable bollards usually solve one of these:
- Maintenance tracks through parks and open spaces
- Gaps in a fixed bollard line that must open occasionally
- Emergency and fire service access routes
Cambridge: typical removable bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £255–£515 + VAT · £305–£615 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £435–£695 + VAT · £515–£825 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £625–£875 + VAT · £745–£1,045 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Cambridge
Cambridgeshire County Council is the highway authority covering Cambridge's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Cambridge 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 Cambridgeshire County Council before posts go in.
Removable bollards need modest depth, which makes them one of the easier bollards to fit around services. The critical details are level and drainage.
- Check whether the location is public highway; a highway authority agreement is usually needed there.
- Keep a clear route of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm between posts on pedestrian routes, and check against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
From survey to handover
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Diameter and height | Commonly 76–140 mm diameter and around 900–1,000 mm high, chosen to suit visibility and handling. |
| Locking type | Triangular or square key, padlock, or integral keyed cylinder. Keyed-alike locks let one key open every post on a site. |
| Socket lids | Spring-closing, hinged or lockable lids that sit flush when the post is removed, so there is no open hole. |
What moves the price in Cambridge
Two Cambridge jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Lock type and whether locks are keyed alike
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Drainage at the socket base
After installation
Check the lid springs and hinges. Lubricate locks a few times a year with a graphite or lock-specific spray, lift the posts out periodically even if they are not needed, and clear the socket of debris.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Cambridge.
Questions about removable bollards in Cambridge
Do you install removable bollards in Cambridge?
We cover all of Cambridge (CB2, CB1, CB3, CB4 and CB5) and the rest of Cambridgeshire. We also work in Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Cambridge?
In Cambridge, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Cambridgeshire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do removable bollards cost in Cambridge?
In Cambridge, typically £255–£875 per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£305–£1,045 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £605 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
Can removable bollards be installed on block paving?
Yes. The socket is set in concrete beneath the blocks and the blocks are cut tight around the collar. It finishes neatly if the socket is set to the exact paving level.
Removable bollards near Cambridge
- Newmarket (12.6 mi)
- Ely (15.1 mi)
- Huntingdon (15.7 mi)
- Haverhill (15.9 mi)
- St Neots (16.3 mi)
- Letchworth Garden City (21.1 mi)