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Shallow-mount security bollard installation in Buckinghamshire
Shallow-mount bollards for sites across Buckinghamshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageShallow-mount bollards in Buckinghamshire
Across Buckinghamshire, typical sites for shallow-mount bollards include university campuses, office forecourts and stadium approaches. Rated shallow-foundation bollard systems installed where buried services, basements or slabs rule out deep excavation.
Highway authorities for local roads in Buckinghamshire: Buckinghamshire Council and Milton Keynes City Council.
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Guide prices in Buckinghamshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,095–£5,245 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,345–£7,445 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,545–£9,545 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 50 mph (80 km/h), or a specialist foundation |
Per bollard position, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Buckinghamshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes City Council | Milton Keynes City Council |
| High Wycombe | Buckinghamshire Council | Buckinghamshire Council |
| Aylesbury | Buckinghamshire Council | Buckinghamshire Council |
| Bletchley | Milton Keynes City Council | Milton Keynes City Council |
| Amersham | Buckinghamshire Council | Buckinghamshire Council |
| Chesham | Buckinghamshire Council | Buckinghamshire Council |
| Gerrards Cross | Buckinghamshire Council | Buckinghamshire Council |
| Chalfont St Peter | Buckinghamshire Council | Buckinghamshire Council |
Rules for shallow-mount 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. Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
Map what is underground
Utility records, radar scanning and trial holes establish exactly how much depth is available along the line. This is the survey that decides whether a shallow system will fit at all.
Confirm the system with the manufacturer
The survey findings go back to the manufacturer and the client's adviser to confirm the system, its layout and any end details. A fixed written quote follows the free site survey.
Cut and excavate the trench
Paving is lifted and kept for reuse where possible, and a shallow trench is excavated by hand near known services. Where a service sits higher than expected, work stops and the detail is referred back.
Assemble and level the frame
Frame sections are placed, joined and set to line and level, with posts fixed as the drawing shows. Joints and fixings are photographed before any concrete goes in.
Shallow-mount bollards in Buckinghamshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Buckinghamshire for shallow-mount bollards?
Yes — including Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Bletchley, Amersham, Chesham, Gerrards Cross and Chalfont St Peter. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do shallow-mount bollards cost in Buckinghamshire?
In Buckinghamshire, typically £2,095–£9,545 per bollard position, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £5,295 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 Buckinghamshire?
For local roads, Buckinghamshire Council and Milton Keynes City Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can I install a single shallow-mount bollard on its own?
Usually not. Most shallow systems rely on several posts working together, and the rating applies to a tested run with a stated minimum number of posts. A single position generally needs a different solution.
Does a shallow system protect as well as a deep one?
It can achieve the same rating, because both are tested to the same standards. What differs is how the load is resisted. Your security adviser should compare the specific ratings, not the foundation depths.