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Telescopic bollard installation in Greater Manchester
Telescopic bollards for sites across Greater Manchester: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Greater Manchester
We supply and install telescopic bollards across Greater Manchester, with local pages for 40 towns below. Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
Highway authorities for local roads in Greater Manchester: Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council.
Choose your town in Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £335–£685 + VAT · £395–£815 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £585–£935 + VAT · £695–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £835–£1,195 + VAT · £995–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Greater Manchester
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Manchester City Council | Manchester City Council |
| Oldham | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Wigan | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Bolton | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Stockport | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
| Salford | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Rochdale | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Sale | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Bury | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Altrincham | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Middleton | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Leigh | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Stretford | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Urmston | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Chadderton | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Eccles | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Tyldesley | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Hyde | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Walkden | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Prestwich | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Radcliffe | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Cheadle Hulme | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
| Heywood | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Denton | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Stalybridge | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Westhoughton | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Farnworth | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Saddleworth | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Hindley | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Golborne | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Droylsden | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Whitefield | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Swinton | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Royton | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Atherton | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Dukinfield | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Failsworth | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Hazel Grove | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
Rules for telescopic bollards in England
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 England.
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 Greater Manchester: FAQs
Do you cover all of Greater Manchester for telescopic bollards?
Yes — including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport, Salford, Rochdale and Sale. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Greater Manchester?
In Greater Manchester, typically £335–£1,195 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£395–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our North West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Greater Manchester?
For local roads, Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.