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Semi-automatic bollard installation in Leicestershire
Semi-automatic bollards for sites across Leicestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageSemi-automatic bollards in Leicestershire
Across Leicestershire, typical sites for semi-automatic bollards include distribution parks, stadium approaches and city-centre plazas. 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 Leicestershire: Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council.
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Guide prices in Leicestershire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,095–£2,045 + VAT · £1,295–£2,445 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £1,795–£2,745 + VAT · £2,145–£3,295 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £2,495–£3,445 + VAT · £2,995–£4,145 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -2% for East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Leicestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | Leicester City Council | Leicester City Council |
| Loughborough | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Charnwood |
| Hinckley | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Hinckley and Bosworth |
| Coalville | Leicestershire County Council | the council for North West Leicestershire |
| Wigston | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Oadby and Wigston |
| Melton Mowbray | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Melton |
| Market Harborough | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Harborough |
| Oadby | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Oadby and Wigston |
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 Leicestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Leicestershire for semi-automatic bollards?
Yes — including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough and Oadby. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do semi-automatic bollards cost in Leicestershire?
In Leicestershire, typically £1,095–£3,445 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£1,295–£4,145 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £1,145 plus VAT, using our East Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Leicestershire?
For local roads, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can a semi-automatic bollard injure someone as it rises?
It rises with some force, so nobody should stand over it or put a hand on the head when releasing it. Users should be shown how to operate it safely. On busy sites, a sign and reflective bands help.
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.