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Semi-automatic bollard installation in East Sussex
Semi-automatic bollards for sites across East Sussex: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageSemi-automatic bollards in East Sussex
Across East Sussex, typical sites for semi-automatic bollards include retail parks, multi-storey car parks and pedestrianised streets. Gas-strut assisted bollards that rise on their own when unlocked and lower by hand, with no mains power needed.
Highway authorities for local roads in East Sussex: Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council.
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Guide prices in East Sussex
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,145–£2,245 + VAT · £1,345–£2,695 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £1,945–£2,995 + VAT · £2,345–£3,595 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £2,695–£3,695 + VAT · £3,245–£4,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across East Sussex
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Eastbourne | East Sussex County Council | the council for Eastbourne |
| Hastings | East Sussex County Council | the council for Hastings |
| Hove | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | East Sussex County Council | the council for Rother |
| Hailsham | East Sussex County Council | the council for Wealden |
| Seaford | East Sussex County Council | the council for Lewes |
| Rottingdean | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Crowborough | East Sussex County Council | the council for Wealden |
| Portslade | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
Rules for semi-automatic 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
Survey use and ground
At the free site survey we look at how often the post will be used, who will operate it and what is under the surface. A fixed written quote follows, including drainage.
Excavate the pit
The surface is cut and the pit dug to the cassette depth plus a drainage layer, by hand near services.
Set the cassette
The cassette is set plumb and flush with the finished surface, connected to drainage and concreted in. The strut is fitted or released only as the manufacturer instructs.
Reinstate the surface
Paving or surfacing is made good tight to the cassette collar so there is no lip for tyres or feet to catch.
Semi-automatic bollards in East Sussex: FAQs
Do you cover all of East Sussex for semi-automatic bollards?
Yes — including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Seaford and Rottingdean. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do semi-automatic bollards cost in East Sussex?
In East Sussex, typically £1,145–£3,695 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£1,345–£4,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £1,245 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 East Sussex?
For local roads, Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What makes a semi-automatic bollard rise without power?
A gas strut or spring inside the cassette. Pushing the post down compresses it and a latch holds the post below ground. Turning the key releases the latch and the stored energy lifts the post.
Why has my semi-automatic bollard stopped rising fully?
Usually because the gas strut has lost pressure, or debris and water in the cassette are slowing it. Check and clean the cassette first. If it still stops short, the strut needs replacing.