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Removable bollard installation in Greater Manchester
Removable bollards for sites across Greater Manchester: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageRemovable bollards in Greater Manchester
Across Greater Manchester, typical sites for removable bollards include university campuses, multi-storey car parks and retail parks. Lift-out bollards in lockable ground sockets for driveways, delivery routes, access roads and emergency access points.
Highway authorities for local roads in Greater Manchester: Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council.
Choose your town in Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£485 + VAT · £285–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £415–£665 + VAT · £495–£795 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £595–£825 + VAT · £705–£985 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Greater Manchester
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Manchester City Council | Manchester City Council |
| Oldham | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Wigan | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Bolton | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Stockport | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
| Salford | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Rochdale | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Sale | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Bury | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Altrincham | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Middleton | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Leigh | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Stretford | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Urmston | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Chadderton | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Eccles | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Tyldesley | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Hyde | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Walkden | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Prestwich | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Radcliffe | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Cheadle Hulme | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
| Heywood | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Denton | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Stalybridge | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Westhoughton | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Farnworth | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Saddleworth | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Hindley | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Golborne | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Droylsden | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Whitefield | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Swinton | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Royton | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Atherton | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Dukinfield | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Failsworth | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Hazel Grove | Stockport Council | Stockport 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 Greater Manchester: FAQs
Do you cover all of Greater Manchester for removable bollards?
Yes — including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport, Salford, Rochdale and Sale. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do removable bollards cost in Greater Manchester?
In Greater Manchester, typically £245–£825 per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£285–£985 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £575 plus VAT, using our North West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Greater Manchester?
For local roads, Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway 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.
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.