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Removable bollard installation in Worthing
Removable bollards supplied and fitted in Worthing, West Sussex: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageRemovable bollards in Worthing
When the post is out, the socket is closed with a hinged lid or cap so the surface is flush. In Worthing, that tends to mean sites such as industrial estates, high streets and college campuses.
We work across BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12 — Worthing itself and places including Cote. Jobs in Worthing can be combined with work in Littlehampton (7.2 miles), Portslade (7.2 miles), Hove (9.1 miles) and Brighton (10.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Brighton is around 10 miles away.
Worthing at a glance
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Worthing
- Postcodes
- BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12
- Guide price
- Typically £265–£895 per bollard + VAT (£315–£1,045 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Littlehampton (7.2 mi), Portslade (7.2 mi), Hove (9.1 mi), Brighton (10.3 mi)
What Worthing sites use removable bollards for
Around Worthing, removable bollards usually solve one of these:
- Maintenance tracks through parks and open spaces
- Driveways and private parking bays
- Delivery bays in pedestrian areas and shop frontages
What removable bollards cost in Worthing
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Worthing
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Worthing's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Worthing need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Worthing before posts go in.
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. On thin tarmac drives, the surround is sized so the socket does not loosen over time.
- Keep a clear route of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm between posts on pedestrian routes, and check against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Check whether the location is public highway; a highway authority agreement is usually needed there.
From survey to handover
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Steel, stainless or aluminium posts | Galvanised and powder-coated steel for robustness, stainless for appearance, aluminium where lightness matters for frequent lifting. |
| Rated removable posts | Crash-tested removable models exist for security lines; they use heavier sockets and tested foundations. |
| 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 Worthing
Two Worthing jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Rated removable posts where security is required
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Post material: steel, stainless or aluminium
Keeping them working
Check the lid springs and hinges. Removable bollards fail in predictable ways: seized locks, sockets full of grit and lids that no longer close.
If posts in Worthing are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about removable bollards in Worthing
Can you install removable bollards anywhere in Worthing?
We cover all of Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Littlehampton, Portslade and Hove.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Worthing?
The highway authority for local roads in Worthing is West Sussex County 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.
What's a typical price for removable bollards in Worthing?
In Worthing, 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.
How heavy is a removable bollard to lift?
It depends on material and size; a slim aluminium post is easy to lift, while a large concrete-filled steel post is not designed for daily handling. If the post will come out every day, say so at the survey and we will suggest something lighter with a handle.
Can removable bollards be installed on block paving?
Yes. The socket is set in concrete beneath the blocks and the blocks are cut tight around the collar. It finishes neatly if the socket is set to the exact paving level.
Removable bollards in nearby towns
- Littlehampton (7.2 mi)
- Portslade (7.2 mi)
- Hove (9.1 mi)
- Brighton (10.3 mi)
- Bognor Regis (13.5 mi)
- Rottingdean (13.8 mi)