Dundee City · Scotland
Telescopic bollard installation in Dundee
Planning telescopic bollards in Dundee? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout telescopic bollards in Dundee
Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads. In Dundee, that tends to mean sites such as high streets, retail parks and college campuses.
We work across DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5 — Dundee itself and places including Barns of Claverhouse, Broughty Ferry, Invergowrie and Liff. Jobs in Dundee can be combined with work in Carnoustie (10.5 miles), Forfar (12.5 miles), Arbroath (16.1 miles) and Blairgowrie (16.3 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Dundee City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Dundee City Council
- Postcodes
- DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5
- Guide price
- Typically £345–£1,195 per bollard + VAT (£405–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £645
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Carnoustie (10.5 mi), Forfar (12.5 mi), Arbroath (16.1 mi), Blairgowrie (16.3 mi)
Dundee: typical telescopic bollard prices
| 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.
Telescopic bollards in Dundee: common uses
Typical reasons Dundee sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Access roads closed outside working hours
- Allocated parking bays in flats and private developments
- Sites with no power for automatic bollards
What we check first in Dundee
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dundee means Dundee City Council. Telescopic bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Dundee City Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
Telescopic bollards need a deeper excavation than other manual bollards, so ground and services decide where they can go. Reinstatement matches the drive, whether block paving, tarmac, resin-bound or imprinted concrete.
- Connect drainage only to surface water systems or a soakaway, never to a foul drain.
- If the drive is shared, agree positions and keys with the other users first.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lid and head designs | Flush hinged lids, removable caps or integrated heads that close the cassette top when lowered. |
| Diameter and height | Commonly around 90–140 mm diameter and 600–900 mm raised height, with larger posts for commercial use. |
| Finishes | Galvanised, powder-coated in common colours, or stainless steel to suit the frontage. |
What affects the quote
When we price telescopic bollards in Dundee, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage: simple soakaway or a connection to a drain
- Post size and whether lift assistance is wanted
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
After installation
Lower and raise the bollard regularly, even if you rarely need to, so the mechanism stays free. Clear leaves and grit from around the lid, and a few times a year lift the post fully and look into the cassette for standing water or silt.
For damaged or loose posts in Dundee, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Telescopic bollards in Dundee: FAQs
Which parts of Dundee do you cover for telescopic bollards?
We cover all of Dundee (DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5) and the rest of Dundee City. We also work in Carnoustie, Forfar and Arbroath.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Dundee?
Dundee falls under Dundee City Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
What's a typical price for telescopic bollards in Dundee?
In Dundee, 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.
Why does my telescopic bollard fill with water?
Because the cassette is not draining, either through a blocked base, clay ground or no drainage provision at installation. Standing water rusts the post and can freeze it in place. Fixing the drainage usually solves the problem.
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.