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Telescopic bollard installation in Wandsworth
Local installation of telescopic bollards in Wandsworth — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Wandsworth
Across Wandsworth, typical sites for telescopic bollards include station forecourts, office entrances and shopping parades. Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
Coverage in Wandsworth takes in the SW18, SW15, SW11, SW17 and SW12 postcode districts and nearby places like Putney. Nearby, we also work in Merton (2.9 miles), Lambeth (3.4 miles), Hammersmith and Fulham (3.6 miles) and Kensington and Chelsea (3.6 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Wandsworth Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Wandsworth Council
- Postcodes
- SW18, SW15, SW11, SW17 and SW12
- 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
- Merton (2.9 mi), Lambeth (3.4 mi), Hammersmith and Fulham (3.6 mi), Kensington and Chelsea (3.6 mi)
Typical telescopic bollards jobs in Wandsworth
Typical reasons Wandsworth sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Allocated parking bays in flats and private developments
- Access roads closed outside working hours
- Commercial yards where posts must not be left lying around
Guide prices for Wandsworth
| 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.
Before we dig in Wandsworth
The highway authority for local roads in Wandsworth is Wandsworth Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Telescopic bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Many private-land installations in Wandsworth need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Wandsworth Council before posts go in.
Reinstatement matches the drive, whether block paving, tarmac, resin-bound or imprinted concrete. Telescopic bollards need a deeper excavation than other manual bollards, so ground and services decide where they can go.
- 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.
What happens on site
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lid and head designs | Flush hinged lids, removable caps or integrated heads that close the cassette top when lowered. |
| Reflective bands | Bands near the top help drivers see a raised post at night, particularly on drives shared with visitors. |
| Diameter and height | Commonly around 90–140 mm diameter and 600–900 mm raised height, with larger posts for commercial use. |
What moves the price in Wandsworth
Two Wandsworth jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drainage: simple soakaway or a connection to a drain
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
- Post size and whether lift assistance is wanted
Looking after them
Lubricate the lock with a suitable spray, especially before winter. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Wandsworth.
Common questions
Can you install telescopic bollards anywhere in Wandsworth?
We cover all of Wandsworth (SW18, SW15, SW11, SW17 and SW12) and the rest of London. We also work in Merton, Lambeth and Hammersmith and Fulham.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Wandsworth?
In Wandsworth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Wandsworth 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.
What's a typical price for telescopic bollards in Wandsworth?
In Wandsworth, 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.
How deep does a telescopic bollard go into the ground?
Usually around the exposed height of the post plus the cassette base and drainage layer, which often comes to a metre or more. The exact depth depends on the model. That depth is why we check for services under the drive first.
Telescopic bollards near Wandsworth
- Merton (2.9 mi)
- Lambeth (3.4 mi)
- Hammersmith and Fulham (3.6 mi)
- Kensington and Chelsea (3.6 mi)
- Richmond upon Thames (3.9 mi)
- Westminster (4.6 mi)