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Semi-automatic bollard installation in London
Semi-automatic bollards for sites across London: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageSemi-automatic bollards in London
Across London, typical sites for semi-automatic bollards include shopping parades, mews courtyards and hospital approaches. 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 London: Barking and Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Enfield Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Haringey Council, Harrow Council, Havering Council, Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kingston upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond upon Thames Council, Southwark Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Waltham Forest Council, Wandsworth Council, Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation.
Choose your town in London
- City of London
- Barking and Dagenham
- Barnet
- Bexley
- Brent
- Bromley
- Camden
- Croydon
- Ealing
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Haringey
- Harrow
- Havering
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Islington
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Kingston upon Thames
- Lambeth
- Lewisham
- Merton
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Richmond upon Thames
- Southwark
- Sutton
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
- Wandsworth
- Westminster
Guide prices in London
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,245–£2,395 + VAT · £1,495–£2,845 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £2,095–£3,245 + VAT · £2,495–£3,895 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £2,895–£3,995 + VAT · £3,445–£4,795 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in London
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | the City of London Corporation | The City of London Corporation |
| Barking and Dagenham | Barking and Dagenham Council | Barking and Dagenham Council |
| Barnet | Barnet Council | Barnet Council |
| Bexley | Bexley Council | Bexley Council |
| Brent | Brent Council | Brent Council |
| Bromley | Bromley Council | Bromley Council |
| Camden | Camden Council | Camden Council |
| Croydon | Croydon Council | Croydon Council |
| Ealing | Ealing Council | Ealing Council |
| Enfield | Enfield Council | Enfield Council |
| Greenwich | Greenwich Council | Greenwich Council |
| Hackney | Hackney Council | Hackney Council |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | Hammersmith and Fulham Council | Hammersmith and Fulham Council |
| Haringey | Haringey Council | Haringey Council |
| Harrow | Harrow Council | Harrow Council |
| Havering | Havering Council | Havering Council |
| Hillingdon | Hillingdon Council | Hillingdon Council |
| Hounslow | Hounslow Council | Hounslow Council |
| Islington | Islington Council | Islington Council |
| Kensington and Chelsea | Kensington and Chelsea Council | Kensington and Chelsea Council |
| Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames Council | Kingston upon Thames Council |
| Lambeth | Lambeth Council | Lambeth Council |
| Lewisham | Lewisham Council | Lewisham Council |
| Merton | Merton Council | Merton Council |
| Newham | Newham Council | Newham Council |
| Redbridge | Redbridge Council | Redbridge Council |
| Richmond upon Thames | Richmond upon Thames Council | Richmond upon Thames Council |
| Southwark | Southwark Council | Southwark Council |
| Sutton | Sutton Council | Sutton Council |
| Tower Hamlets | Tower Hamlets Council | Tower Hamlets Council |
| Waltham Forest | Waltham Forest Council | Waltham Forest Council |
| Wandsworth | Wandsworth Council | Wandsworth Council |
| Westminster | Westminster City Council | Westminster 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.
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 London: FAQs
Do you cover all of London for semi-automatic bollards?
Yes — including City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden and Croydon. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do semi-automatic bollards cost in London?
In London, typically £1,245–£3,995 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£1,495–£4,795 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £1,345 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in London?
For local roads, Barking and Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Enfield Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Haringey Council, Harrow Council, Havering Council, Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kingston upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond upon Thames Council, Southwark Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Waltham Forest Council, Wandsworth Council, Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Do semi-automatic bollards suit domestic driveways?
Yes, if the owner wants less lifting than a telescopic post. The same depth and drainage checks apply. Domestic models are lighter duty than commercial ones.
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.