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Telescopic bollard installation in Argyll and Bute
Telescopic bollards for sites across Argyll and Bute: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Argyll and Bute
Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads. We cover Argyll and Bute — Helensburgh and Dunoon.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Argyll and Bute: Argyll and Bute Council.
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Guide prices in Argyll and Bute
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £345–£705 + VAT · £405–£845 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £605–£955 + VAT · £725–£1,145 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £855–£1,195 + VAT · £1,045–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Argyll and Bute
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Helensburgh | Argyll and Bute Council | Argyll and Bute Council |
| Dunoon | Argyll and Bute Council | Argyll and Bute Council |
Rules for telescopic bollards in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. 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 Scotland.
How installation works
Cut and excavate
The surface is cut neatly and the hole dug to the cassette's full depth plus a drainage layer, with care near any service that crosses the drive.
Form the drainage
A gravel soakaway is placed beneath the cassette, or a pipe is laid to a surface water drain or new soakaway.
Set the cassette
The cassette is set vertical and its top exactly at finished surface level and fall, then concreted in. A cassette set high or low is a common cause of tyre damage and trip edges.
Reinstate and test
The surface is made good to match. The post is raised, locked, lowered and locked several times to confirm smooth operation, and keys are handed over.
Telescopic bollards in Argyll and Bute: FAQs
Do you cover all of Argyll and Bute for telescopic bollards?
The mainland, yes — Bute, Mull, Islay and the other islands are outside our coverage. including Helensburgh and Dunoon. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Argyll and Bute?
In Argyll and Bute, typically £345–£1,195 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£405–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £645 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Argyll and Bute?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Argyll and Bute Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Will a telescopic bollard stop my car being stolen?
It adds a physical barrier that a thief has to defeat before driving away, which slows them down and makes the car a less attractive target. It is one layer of protection, not a complete answer to keyless car theft.
Can a telescopic bollard be fitted into a resin or imprinted drive?
Yes, though the cut has to be made cleanly and the surface patched around the lid. Resin and imprinted finishes are hard to match exactly, so we plan positions to keep visible patching small.