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Semi-automatic bollard installation in Gloucestershire
Semi-automatic bollards for sites across Gloucestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageSemi-automatic bollards in Gloucestershire
Across Gloucestershire, typical sites for semi-automatic bollards include leisure centres, college campuses and high 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 Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council.
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Guide prices in Gloucestershire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,095–£2,095 + VAT · £1,295–£2,495 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £1,795–£2,845 + VAT · £2,145–£3,395 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £2,545–£3,495 + VAT · £3,045–£4,195 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Gloucestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | Gloucestershire County Council | Gloucestershire County Council |
| Cheltenham | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Cheltenham |
| Stroud | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Stroud |
| Kingswood | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Mangotsfield | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Yate | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Tewkesbury | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Tewkesbury |
| Cirencester | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Cotswold |
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
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.
Test and show users
The post is cycled several times to check it rises fully, locks at both heights and lowers smoothly. Users are shown how to operate it and to keep clear of the head when it rises.
Semi-automatic bollards in Gloucestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Gloucestershire for semi-automatic bollards?
Yes — including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Yate, Tewkesbury and Cirencester. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do semi-automatic bollards cost in Gloucestershire?
In Gloucestershire, typically £1,095–£3,495 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£1,295–£4,195 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £1,195 plus VAT, using our South 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 Gloucestershire?
For local roads, Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.