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Removable bollard installation in Cardiff
Removable bollards for sites across Cardiff: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageRemovable bollards in Cardiff
Across Cardiff, typical sites for removable bollards include multi-storey car parks, university campuses and office forecourts. Lift-out bollards in lockable ground sockets for driveways, delivery routes, access roads and emergency access points.
Highway authorities for local roads in Cardiff: Cardiff Council.
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Guide prices in Cardiff
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £235–£485 + VAT · £275–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £415–£655 + VAT · £495–£785 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £585–£815 + VAT · £695–£975 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Cardiff
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | Cardiff Council | Cardiff Council |
| Thornhill | Cardiff Council | Cardiff Council |
Rules for removable bollards in Wales
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 Wales.
How installation works
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.
Fit posts and hand over keys
Posts are fitted and locked, and the lift-out and refit routine is checked on site. Keys and any storage brackets are handed over.
Removable bollards in Cardiff: FAQs
Do you cover all of Cardiff for removable bollards?
Yes — including Cardiff and Thornhill. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do removable bollards cost in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, typically £235–£815 per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£275–£975 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £575 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Cardiff?
For local roads, Cardiff Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
Will a removable bollard freeze in place?
It can if water sits in the socket and freezes around the post. Good drainage at the socket base is the main defence. A little lubricant on the post and lifting it out occasionally in winter also helps.
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.