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Telescopic bollard installation in Leicestershire
Telescopic bollards for sites across Leicestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Leicestershire
We supply and install telescopic bollards across Leicestershire, with local pages for 8 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 Leicestershire: Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council.
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Guide prices in Leicestershire
| 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 East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Leicestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | Leicester City Council | Leicester City Council |
| Loughborough | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Charnwood |
| Hinckley | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Hinckley and Bosworth |
| Coalville | Leicestershire County Council | the council for North West Leicestershire |
| Wigston | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Oadby and Wigston |
| Melton Mowbray | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Melton |
| Market Harborough | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Harborough |
| Oadby | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Oadby and Wigston |
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
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.
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 Leicestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Leicestershire for telescopic bollards?
Yes — including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough and Oadby. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Leicestershire?
In Leicestershire, 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 East Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Leicestershire?
For local roads, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.