Gloucestershire · England
Telescopic bollard installation in Cheltenham
Telescopic bollards for sites across Cheltenham and the rest of Gloucestershire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout telescopic bollards in Cheltenham
Across Cheltenham, typical sites for telescopic bollards include business parks, college campuses and leisure centres. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
We cover every part of Cheltenham in the GL50, GL51, GL53 and GL52 postcode districts. Jobs in Cheltenham can be combined with work in Tewkesbury (7.2 miles), Gloucester (7.4 miles), Stroud (11.6 miles) and Cirencester (13.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Swindon is around 27 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Highway authority
- Gloucestershire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Cheltenham
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51, GL53 and GL52
- 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
- Tewkesbury (7.2 mi), Gloucester (7.4 mi), Stroud (11.6 mi), Cirencester (13.3 mi)
Typical telescopic bollards jobs in Cheltenham
Typical reasons Cheltenham sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Shared drives that need occasional closing
- Car parks where a removable post would go missing
- Sites with no power for automatic bollards
Telescopic bollard prices in Cheltenham
| 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.
What we check first in Cheltenham
In Cheltenham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gloucestershire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Cheltenham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Cheltenham) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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.
- If the drive is shared, agree positions and keys with the other users first.
- Confirm the bollard is on your land; bollards on a public footway or dropped kerb need the highway authority's agreement.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lid and head designs | Flush hinged lids, removable caps or integrated heads that close the cassette top when lowered. |
| Lock types | Keyed cylinder locks, often with a cover to keep out dirt; keyed alike for multi-bay sites where one key should open every post. |
| Diameter and height | Commonly around 90–140 mm diameter and 600–900 mm raised height, with larger posts for commercial use. |
What affects the quote
When we price telescopic bollards in Cheltenham, these make the biggest difference:
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
- Surface type and quality of reinstatement
- Excavation depth and the presence of services under the drive
Looking after them
If the post becomes stiff or will not lower fully, the usual causes are debris in the cassette or a blocked drain, both of which are easier to fix early than after the post has seized. Lubricate the lock with a suitable spray, especially before winter.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Cheltenham.
Telescopic bollards in Cheltenham: FAQs
Which parts of Cheltenham do you cover for telescopic bollards?
We cover all of Cheltenham (GL50, GL51, GL53 and GL52) and the rest of Gloucestershire. We also work in Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Stroud.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Cheltenham?
In Cheltenham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gloucestershire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Cheltenham?
In Cheltenham, 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 South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
Is a telescopic bollard harder to lift than a removable one?
Usually easier, because you only lift it up a short distance within its cassette and many models have lift assistance. You also never carry it or store it anywhere.
Telescopic bollards near Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury (7.2 mi)
- Gloucester (7.4 mi)
- Stroud (11.6 mi)
- Cirencester (13.3 mi)
- Evesham (14.4 mi)
- Great Malvern (18 mi)