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Shallow-mount security bollard installation in Somerset
Shallow-mount bollards for sites across Somerset: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageShallow-mount bollards in Somerset
Across Somerset, typical sites for shallow-mount bollards include town-centre streets, industrial estates and leisure centres. Rated shallow-foundation bollard systems installed where buried services, basements or slabs rule out deep excavation.
Highway authorities for local roads in Somerset: Bath and North East Somerset Council, North Somerset Council and Somerset Council.
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Guide prices in Somerset
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,995–£4,945 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,095–£7,045 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,195–£8,995 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 50 mph (80 km/h), or a specialist foundation |
Per bollard position, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Somerset
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | Bath and North East Somerset Council | Bath and North East Somerset Council |
| Weston-super-Mare | North Somerset Council | North Somerset Council |
| Taunton | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Yeovil | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Bridgwater | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Portishead | North Somerset Council | North Somerset Council |
| Frome | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Burnham-on-Sea | Somerset Council | Somerset Council |
| Clevedon | North Somerset Council | North Somerset Council |
| Nailsea | North Somerset Council | North Somerset 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 Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.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.
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.
Record and hand over
As-built drawings show the frame position relative to services, which matters for anyone digging nearby later. Product certificates and photographs go to the client's adviser.
Shallow-mount bollards in Somerset: FAQs
Do you cover all of Somerset for shallow-mount bollards?
Yes — including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Portishead, Frome and Burnham-on-Sea. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do shallow-mount bollards cost in Somerset?
In Somerset, typically £1,995–£8,995 per bollard position, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £4,995 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Somerset?
For local roads, Bath and North East Somerset Council, North Somerset Council and Somerset Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
How much shallower is a shallow-mount bollard foundation?
Often a fraction of the depth of a conventional rated foundation, commonly a few hundred millimetres. The exact depth depends on the system and rating chosen. What you gain in depth is usually traded for width, because the load is spread along a linked frame.