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Removable bollard installation in Hampshire
Removable bollards for sites across Hampshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageRemovable bollards in Hampshire
Lift-out bollards in lockable ground sockets for driveways, delivery routes, access roads and emergency access points. We cover Hampshire — Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport and Waterlooville and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Hampshire: Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council.
Choose your town in Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
Guide prices in Hampshire
| 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.
Local authorities across Hampshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Southampton City Council | Southampton City Council |
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth City Council | Portsmouth City Council |
| Basingstoke | Hampshire County Council | the council for Basingstoke and Deane |
| Gosport | Hampshire County Council | the council for Gosport |
| Waterlooville | Hampshire County Council | the council for Havant |
| Farnborough | Hampshire County Council | the council for Rushmoor |
| Eastleigh | Hampshire County Council | the council for Eastleigh |
| Winchester | Hampshire County Council | the council for Winchester |
| Havant | Hampshire County Council | the council for Havant |
| Andover | Hampshire County Council | the council for Test Valley |
| Fareham | Hampshire County Council | the council for Fareham |
| Aldershot | Hampshire County Council | the council for Rushmoor |
| Fleet | Hampshire County Council | the council for Hart |
| Totton | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| New Milton | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| Bordon | Hampshire County Council | the council for East Hampshire |
| Hythe | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| Yateley | Hampshire County Council | the council for Hart |
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
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.
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.
Removable bollards in Hampshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Hampshire for removable bollards?
Yes — including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough, Eastleigh and Winchester. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do removable bollards cost in Hampshire?
In Hampshire, 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 Hampshire?
For local roads, Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What happens to the hole when the bollard is out?
A lid on the socket closes over it so the surface is flush. Spring-closing lids shut automatically when the post is lifted. That stops trips and keeps debris out.
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.