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Telescopic bollard installation in East Lothian
Telescopic bollards for sites across East Lothian: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in East Lothian
Across East Lothian, typical sites for telescopic bollards include filling-station forecourts, schools and high street shopfronts. Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in East Lothian: East Lothian Council.
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Guide prices in East Lothian
| 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.
Local authorities across East Lothian
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh | East Lothian Council | East Lothian Council |
| Tranent | East Lothian Council | East Lothian Council |
| Dunbar | East Lothian Council | East Lothian 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
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.
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.
Telescopic bollards in East Lothian: FAQs
Do you cover all of East Lothian for telescopic bollards?
Yes — including Musselburgh, Tranent and Dunbar. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in East Lothian?
In East Lothian, 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 East Lothian?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (East Lothian Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
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.
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.