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Removable bollard installation in East Sussex
Removable bollards for sites across East Sussex: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageRemovable bollards in East Sussex
Lift-out bollards in lockable ground sockets for driveways, delivery routes, access roads and emergency access points. We cover East Sussex — Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove and Bexhill-on-Sea and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in East Sussex: Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council.
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Guide prices in East Sussex
| 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.
Who looks after the roads in East Sussex
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Eastbourne | East Sussex County Council | the council for Eastbourne |
| Hastings | East Sussex County Council | the council for Hastings |
| Hove | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | East Sussex County Council | the council for Rother |
| Hailsham | East Sussex County Council | the council for Wealden |
| Seaford | East Sussex County Council | the council for Lewes |
| Rottingdean | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Crowborough | East Sussex County Council | the council for Wealden |
| Portslade | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City 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 East Sussex: FAQs
Do you cover all of East Sussex for removable bollards?
Yes — including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Seaford and Rottingdean. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do removable bollards cost in East Sussex?
In East Sussex, 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 East Sussex?
For local roads, Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.