Gloucestershire · England
Removable bollard installation in Mangotsfield
Removable bollards supplied and fitted in Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageMangotsfield removable bollards
We supply and fit removable bollards throughout Mangotsfield, typically for sites such as local parades, community buildings and high street shopfronts. When the post is out, the socket is closed with a hinged lid or cap so the surface is flush.
We cover Mangotsfield's BS16, BS36, BS34 and BS32 postcode districts, including places such as Frenchay, Stoke Gifford, Pucklechurch and Frampton Cotterell. Jobs in Mangotsfield can be combined with work in Kingswood (2.4 miles), Bristol (4.6 miles), Yate (5.2 miles) and Bath (9.9 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 5 miles from Bristol as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Highway authority
- South Gloucestershire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Postcodes
- BS16, BS36, BS34 and BS32
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£845 per bollard + VAT (£285–£995 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Where removable bollards go in around Mangotsfield
Around Mangotsfield, removable bollards usually solve one of these:
- School gates closed during drop-off and pick-up
- Maintenance tracks through parks and open spaces
- Emergency and fire service access routes
Guide prices for Mangotsfield
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Mangotsfield
The highway authority for local roads in Mangotsfield is South Gloucestershire Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Removable bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
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 (South Gloucestershire Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. The critical details are level and drainage.
- On emergency access routes, agree with the fire service how they will remove the posts, such as standard keys or bolt croppers on padlocks.
- Keep a clear route of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm between posts on pedestrian routes, and check against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Diameter and height | Commonly 76–140 mm diameter and around 900–1,000 mm high, chosen to suit visibility and handling. |
| Heads and handles | Dome, flat or ball heads, with lifting handles or eyes so posts can be pulled out without strain. |
| Locking type | Triangular or square key, padlock, or integral keyed cylinder. Keyed-alike locks let one key open every post on a site. |
What moves the price in Mangotsfield
When we price removable bollards in Mangotsfield, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage at the socket base
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Number of posts and sockets
Keeping them working
If a socket has worked loose in the surface, re-bed it before the lid edge becomes a trip hazard. Keep spare keys somewhere sensible, because lost keys are a common reason for a post being cut out.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Mangotsfield.
Common questions
Which parts of Mangotsfield do you cover for removable bollards?
We cover all of Mangotsfield (BS16, BS36, BS34 and BS32) and the rest of Gloucestershire. We also work in Kingswood, Bristol and Yate.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Mangotsfield?
In Mangotsfield, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from South Gloucestershire Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for removable bollards in Mangotsfield?
In Mangotsfield, 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.
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.
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.