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Removable bollard installation in Barnstaple
Removable bollards for sites across Barnstaple and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout removable bollards in Barnstaple
Whether it's residential driveways, small industrial units and community car parks, removable bollards in Barnstaple are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. When the post is out, the socket is closed with a hinged lid or cap so the surface is flush.
We work across EX31, EX32 and EX33 — Barnstaple itself and places including Fremington, Yelland, Bickington and Chivenor. We also cover neighbouring Bideford (7.9 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for North Devon
- Postcodes
- EX31, EX32 and EX33
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£845 per bollard + VAT (£285–£995 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bideford (7.9 mi)
What removable bollards cost in Barnstaple
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£495 + VAT · £285–£585 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £425–£675 + VAT · £505–£805 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £605–£845 + VAT · £725–£995 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where removable bollards go in around Barnstaple
Around Barnstaple, removable bollards usually solve one of these:
- Gaps in a fixed bollard line that must open occasionally
- Driveways and private parking bays
- Temporary event closures and market streets
What we check first in Barnstaple
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Barnstaple's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 (the council for North Devon) first — we flag this at survey.
The critical details are level and drainage. A socket set even a few millimetres proud becomes a trip edge and gets clipped by tyres and snow ploughs; one set low collects water and grit.
- Check whether the location is public highway; a highway authority agreement is usually needed there.
- Fit reflective or contrasting bands near the top so posts are visible when in place.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Socket lids | Spring-closing, hinged or lockable lids that sit flush when the post is removed, so there is no open hole. |
| Locking type | Triangular or square key, padlock, or integral keyed cylinder. Keyed-alike locks let one key open every post on a site. |
| Steel, stainless or aluminium posts | Galvanised and powder-coated steel for robustness, stainless for appearance, aluminium where lightness matters for frequent lifting. |
Pricing removable bollards in Barnstaple
When we price removable bollards in Barnstaple, these make the biggest difference:
- Post material: steel, stainless or aluminium
- Lock type and whether locks are keyed alike
- Drainage at the socket base
Keeping them working
Keep spare keys somewhere sensible, because lost keys are a common reason for a post being cut out. Removable bollards fail in predictable ways: seized locks, sockets full of grit and lids that no longer close.
For damaged or loose posts in Barnstaple, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Which parts of Barnstaple do you cover for removable bollards?
We cover all of Barnstaple (EX31, EX32 and EX33) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Bideford.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Barnstaple?
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Barnstaple's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for removable bollards in Barnstaple?
In Barnstaple, typically £245–£845 per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£285–£995 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Where do we keep the post when it is removed?
Somewhere it cannot become a trip hazard or be taken. A wall-mounted storage bracket or a locked store nearby works well. Leaving posts lying on the ground is how they get damaged or lost.
Can all the bollards on our site use one key?
Yes, if the locks are ordered keyed alike. That is common on estates and car parks with several access points. Spare keys can be supplied at the same time.