Dundee City · Scotland
Removable bollard installation in Dundee
Removable bollards supplied and fitted in Dundee, Dundee City: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout removable bollards in Dundee
Across Dundee, typical sites for removable bollards include supermarket frontages, retail parks and housing association car parks. When the post is out, the socket is closed with a hinged lid or cap so the surface is flush.
We work across DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5 — Dundee itself and places including Barns of Claverhouse, Broughty Ferry, Invergowrie and Liff. Nearby, we also work in Carnoustie (10.5 miles), Forfar (12.5 miles), Arbroath (16.1 miles) and Blairgowrie (16.3 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Dundee City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Dundee City Council
- Postcodes
- DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5
- 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
- Carnoustie (10.5 mi), Forfar (12.5 mi), Arbroath (16.1 mi), Blairgowrie (16.3 mi)
Where removable bollards go in around Dundee
Typical reasons Dundee sites choose removable bollards:
- Emergency and fire service access routes
- Temporary event closures and market streets
- Driveways and private parking bays
Guide prices for Dundee
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Dundee
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dundee means Dundee City Council. Removable bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Many private-land installations in Dundee 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 Dundee City Council before posts go in.
The critical details are level and drainage. The base sits on free-draining stone or connects to a drainage route, so rainwater does not stand in the socket and freeze around the post in winter.
- Check whether the location is public highway; a roads 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.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Steel, stainless or aluminium posts | Galvanised and powder-coated steel for robustness, stainless for appearance, aluminium where lightness matters for frequent lifting. |
| Rated removable posts | Crash-tested removable models exist for security lines; they use heavier sockets and tested foundations. |
| Diameter and height | Commonly 76–140 mm diameter and around 900–1,000 mm high, chosen to suit visibility and handling. |
Pricing removable bollards in Dundee
Two Dundee jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Lock type and whether locks are keyed alike
- Number of posts and sockets
- Post material: steel, stainless or aluminium
Keeping them working
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. If a socket has worked loose in the surface, re-bed it before the lid edge becomes a trip hazard.
If posts in Dundee are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you install removable bollards in Dundee?
We cover all of Dundee (DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5) and the rest of Dundee City. We also work in Carnoustie, Forfar and Arbroath.
Do I need consent for removable bollards on a public footway in Dundee?
Dundee falls under Dundee City Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
How much do removable bollards cost in Dundee?
In Dundee, 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 Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.