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Telescopic bollard installation in Lewisham
Telescopic bollards for sites across Lewisham and the rest of London, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout telescopic bollards in Lewisham
Telescopic bollards suit plenty of Lewisham sites, places of worship, estate car parks and hospital approaches among them. Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
We work across SE13, SE6, SE4, SE12, SE23 and SE14 — Lewisham itself and places including Catford. Nearby, we also work in Southwark (2.6 miles), Greenwich (2.8 miles), Tower Hamlets (4.4 miles) and Lambeth (4.7 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Lewisham Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Lewisham Council
- Postcodes
- SE13, SE6, SE4, SE12, SE23, SE14, SE8 and SE26
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,395 per bollard + VAT (£465–£1,645 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £735
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Southwark (2.6 mi), Greenwich (2.8 mi), Tower Hamlets (4.4 mi), Lambeth (4.7 mi)
Lewisham: typical telescopic bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £395–£805 + VAT · £465–£965 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £695–£1,095 + VAT · £825–£1,295 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £985–£1,395 + VAT · £1,195–£1,645 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical telescopic bollards jobs in Lewisham
Typical reasons Lewisham sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Shared drives that need occasional closing
- Domestic driveways where the bollard is used daily
- Access roads closed outside working hours
Consents, ground and services in Lewisham
In Lewisham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Lewisham Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Lewisham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Lewisham Council) 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. Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing.
- If the drive is shared, agree positions and keys with the other users first.
- Leave access for emergency services on commercial and multi-occupancy sites, and record who holds keys.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Diameter and height | Commonly around 90–140 mm diameter and 600–900 mm raised height, with larger posts for commercial use. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Lewisham
Our London guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Lewisham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Excavation depth and the presence of services under the drive
- Number of posts and keyed-alike locks
- Post size and whether lift assistance is wanted
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. Clear leaves and grit from around the lid, and a few times a year lift the post fully and look into the cassette for standing water or silt.
For damaged or loose posts in Lewisham, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Can you install telescopic bollards anywhere in Lewisham?
We cover all of Lewisham (SE13, SE6, SE4, SE12, SE23 and SE14) and the rest of London. We also work in Southwark, Greenwich and Tower Hamlets.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Lewisham?
Lewisham Council is the highway authority covering Lewisham's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Lewisham?
In Lewisham, typically £395–£1,395 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£465–£1,645 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £735 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Telescopic bollards in nearby towns
- Southwark (2.6 mi)
- Greenwich (2.8 mi)
- Tower Hamlets (4.4 mi)
- Lambeth (4.7 mi)
- City of London (5.6 mi)
- Newham (5.7 mi)