Hampshire · England
Telescopic bollard installation in Andover
Telescopic bollards supplied and fitted in Andover, Hampshire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout telescopic bollards in Andover
In the town of Andover, telescopic bollards tend to go in at residential driveways, community car parks and schools. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
Coverage in Andover takes in the SP10 and SP11 postcode districts and nearby places like Knights Enham, Foxcotte, East Anton and Picket Piece. Jobs in Andover can be combined with work in Winchester (12.6 miles), Newbury (15 miles), Salisbury (16.4 miles) and Thatcham (16.7 miles) (straight-line distances). Andover is about 22 miles from Southampton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Test Valley
- Postcodes
- SP10 and SP11
- 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
- Winchester (12.6 mi), Newbury (15 mi), Salisbury (16.4 mi), Thatcham (16.7 mi)
Typical telescopic bollards jobs in Andover
Common uses in a place like Andover:
- Car parks where a removable post would go missing
- Sites with no power for automatic bollards
- Allocated parking bays in flats and private developments
Telescopic bollard prices in Andover
| 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.
Before we dig in Andover
In Andover, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Hampshire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Andover is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Test Valley) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Drives commonly hide the water supply pipe, gas service, electric cable and drainage runs, often at shallow depth, and they cluster near the property boundary where posts are usually wanted. Telescopic bollards need a deeper excavation than other manual bollards, so ground and services decide where they can go.
- 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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective bands | Bands near the top help drivers see a raised post at night, particularly on drives shared with visitors. |
| 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. |
Pricing telescopic bollards in Andover
Two Andover jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Surface type and quality of reinstatement
- Post size and whether lift assistance is wanted
- Number of posts and keyed-alike locks
Keeping them working
Lower and raise the bollard regularly, even if you rarely need to, so the mechanism stays free. 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.
For damaged or loose posts in Andover, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Telescopic bollards in Andover: FAQs
Do you install telescopic bollards in Andover?
We cover all of Andover (SP10 and SP11) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Andover?
The highway authority for local roads in Andover is Hampshire County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Telescopic bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Andover?
In Andover, 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.
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.
Telescopic bollards in nearby towns
- Winchester (12.6 mi)
- Newbury (15 mi)
- Salisbury (16.4 mi)
- Thatcham (16.7 mi)
- Basingstoke (18 mi)
- Eastleigh (18 mi)