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Semi-automatic bollard installation in Hampshire
Semi-automatic bollards for sites across Hampshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageSemi-automatic bollards in Hampshire
Across Hampshire, typical sites for semi-automatic bollards include office forecourts, university campuses and distribution parks. 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 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 | £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.
Who looks after the roads in 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 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 Hampshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Hampshire for semi-automatic bollards?
Yes — including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough, Eastleigh and Winchester. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do semi-automatic bollards cost in Hampshire?
In Hampshire, 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 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.
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.
Is it hard to push the bollard back down?
Not usually; most users press it down with a hand or foot. The strut resists, so it needs a steady push rather than a sharp kick. Heavier commercial models take more effort than domestic ones.