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Removable bollard installation in Richmond upon Thames
Removable bollards for sites across Richmond upon Thames and the rest of London, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout removable bollards in Richmond upon Thames
Removable bollards are used where vehicles need occasional rather than daily access. In Richmond upon Thames, that tends to mean sites such as estate car parks, mews courtyards and places of worship.
Coverage in Richmond upon Thames takes in the TW9, TW10, TW1, SW14, TW11 and TW2 postcode districts and nearby places like Twickenham, Teddington, Barnes and Hampton. Nearby, we also work in Wandsworth (3.9 miles), Kingston upon Thames (4.1 miles), Hounslow (4.2 miles) and Hammersmith and Fulham (4.7 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Richmond upon Thames at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Richmond upon Thames Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Richmond upon Thames Council
- Postcodes
- TW9, TW10, TW1, SW14, TW11, TW2, SW13 and TW12
- Guide price
- Typically £285–£975 per bollard + VAT (£335–£1,145 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £675
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Wandsworth (3.9 mi), Kingston upon Thames (4.1 mi), Hounslow (4.2 mi), Hammersmith and Fulham (4.7 mi)
Typical removable bollards jobs in Richmond upon Thames
Around Richmond upon Thames, removable bollards usually solve one of these:
- Gaps in a fixed bollard line that must open occasionally
- Temporary event closures and market streets
- Delivery bays in pedestrian areas and shop frontages
Guide prices for Richmond upon Thames
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £285–£575 + VAT · £335–£685 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £485–£775 + VAT · £575–£925 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £695–£975 + VAT · £825–£1,145 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames Council is the highway authority covering Richmond upon Thames's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 (Richmond upon Thames Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Removable bollards need modest depth, which makes them one of the easier bollards to fit around services.
- Fit reflective or contrasting bands near the top so posts are visible when in place.
- 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.
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.
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. |
| Diameter and height | Commonly 76–140 mm diameter and around 900–1,000 mm high, chosen to suit visibility and handling. |
| Locking type | Triangular or square key, padlock, or integral keyed cylinder. Keyed-alike locks let one key open every post on a site. |
Pricing removable bollards in Richmond upon Thames
When we price removable bollards in Richmond upon Thames, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage at the socket base
- Number of posts and sockets
- Rated removable posts where security is required
Keeping them working
If a socket has worked loose in the surface, re-bed it before the lid edge becomes a trip hazard. Removable bollards fail in predictable ways: seized locks, sockets full of grit and lids that no longer close.
If posts in Richmond upon Thames are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Removable bollards in Richmond upon Thames: FAQs
Which parts of Richmond upon Thames do you cover for removable bollards?
We cover all of Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, TW1, SW14, TW11 and TW2) and the rest of London. We also work in Wandsworth, Kingston upon Thames and Hounslow.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Richmond upon Thames?
The highway authority for local roads in Richmond upon Thames is Richmond upon Thames Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Removable bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do removable bollards cost in Richmond upon Thames?
In Richmond upon Thames, typically £285–£975 per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£335–£1,145 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £675 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Removable bollards in nearby towns
- Wandsworth (3.9 mi)
- Kingston upon Thames (4.1 mi)
- Hounslow (4.2 mi)
- Hammersmith and Fulham (4.7 mi)
- Merton (4.8 mi)
- Kensington and Chelsea (5.7 mi)