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Shallow-mount security bollard installation in Cambridgeshire
Shallow-mount bollards for sites across Cambridgeshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageShallow-mount bollards in Cambridgeshire
We supply and install shallow-mount bollards across Cambridgeshire, with local pages for 7 towns below. Rated shallow-foundation bollard systems installed where buried services, basements or slabs rule out deep excavation.
Highway authorities for local roads in Cambridgeshire: Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council.
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Guide prices in Cambridgeshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,045–£5,095 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,195–£7,245 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,395–£9,245 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 50 mph (80 km/h), or a specialist foundation |
Per bollard position, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Cambridgeshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | Peterborough City Council | Peterborough City Council |
| Cambridge | Cambridgeshire County Council | Cambridgeshire County Council |
| Wisbech | Cambridgeshire County Council | the council for Fenland |
| St Neots | Cambridgeshire County Council | the council for Huntingdonshire |
| Huntingdon | Cambridgeshire County Council | the council for Huntingdonshire |
| March | Cambridgeshire County Council | the council for Fenland |
| Ely | Cambridgeshire County Council | the council for East Cambridgeshire |
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 Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.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.
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.
Pour, cure and reinstate
Concrete is placed to the specified grade and finish depth, then the surface is rebuilt to match. The line is protected until the specified curing period has passed.
Shallow-mount bollards in Cambridgeshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Cambridgeshire for shallow-mount bollards?
Yes — including Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech, St Neots, Huntingdon, March and Ely. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do shallow-mount bollards cost in Cambridgeshire?
In Cambridgeshire, typically £2,045–£9,245 per bollard position, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £5,145 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Cambridgeshire?
For local roads, Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What if a service turns out to be higher than the records show?
Work stops at that position and the finding goes back to the manufacturer and your adviser. Sometimes the frame can be adjusted within tested limits; sometimes the utility has to be lowered or the line moved. We do not improvise a change to a rated foundation on site.
Will future roadworks damage the system?
They can if contractors dig beside it without knowing it is there. That is why we provide as-built drawings showing the frame position. Ask anyone excavating nearby to check those drawings first.