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Telescopic bollard installation in Ceredigion
Telescopic bollards for sites across Ceredigion: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Ceredigion
Across Ceredigion, typical sites for telescopic bollards include small industrial units, high street shopfronts and filling-station forecourts. Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
Highway authorities for local roads in Ceredigion: Ceredigion County Council.
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Guide prices in Ceredigion
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £335–£685 + VAT · £395–£815 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £585–£925 + VAT · £695–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £825–£1,145 + VAT · £985–£1,345 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Ceredigion
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth | Ceredigion County Council | Ceredigion County Council |
| Cardigan | Ceredigion County Council | Ceredigion County Council |
Rules for telescopic bollards in Wales
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 Wales.
How installation works
Check depth and drainage
The free site survey checks how far down we can dig, where services run under the drive and how the ground drains. If water will stand, a drain connection is priced into the fixed written quote.
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.
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 Ceredigion: FAQs
Do you cover all of Ceredigion for telescopic bollards?
Yes — including Aberystwyth and Cardigan. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Ceredigion?
In Ceredigion, typically £335–£1,145 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£395–£1,345 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Ceredigion?
For local roads, Ceredigion County Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
How deep does a telescopic bollard go into the ground?
Usually around the exposed height of the post plus the cassette base and drainage layer, which often comes to a metre or more. The exact depth depends on the model. That depth is why we check for services under the drive first.
What if it freezes in winter?
Freezing usually means water is standing in the cassette. Do not force the post; pour warm, not boiling, water around the lid and lift once free. Then have the drainage checked.