Norfolk · England
Telescopic bollard installation in Great Yarmouth
Local installation of telescopic bollards in Great Yarmouth — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout telescopic bollards in Great Yarmouth
Telescopic bollards suit plenty of Great Yarmouth sites, community buildings, local parades and community car parks among them. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
We cover Great Yarmouth's NR30, NR29 and NR31 postcode districts, including places such as Caister-on-Sea, West Caister, Martham and Hemsby. Jobs in Great Yarmouth can be combined with work in Lowestoft (9.2 miles) and Norwich (18.2 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Norfolk, England
- Highway authority
- Norfolk County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Great Yarmouth
- Postcodes
- NR30, NR29 and NR31
- Guide price
- Typically £355–£1,245 per bollard + VAT (£425–£1,495 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £655
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Telescopic bollards in Great Yarmouth: common uses
Typical reasons Great Yarmouth sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Access roads closed outside working hours
- Allocated parking bays in flats and private developments
- Shared drives that need occasional closing
Great Yarmouth: typical telescopic bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £355–£725 + VAT · £425–£865 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £615–£985 + VAT · £735–£1,195 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £885–£1,245 + VAT · £1,045–£1,495 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Great Yarmouth
In Great Yarmouth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Norfolk County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Great Yarmouth is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Great Yarmouth) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Clay soils and high water tables mean a gravel base alone will not drain the cassette; a connection to a surface water drain or a separate soakaway is then needed, and foul drains are not used. Telescopic bollards need a deeper excavation than other manual bollards, so ground and services decide where they can go.
- Leave access for emergency services on commercial and multi-occupancy sites, and record who holds keys.
- Confirm the bollard is on your land; bollards on a public footway or dropped kerb need the highway authority's agreement.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective bands | Bands near the top help drivers see a raised post at night, particularly on drives shared with visitors. |
| Standard or lift-assisted | Lift-assisted models use a spring or counterweight so the post rises with little effort, useful for daily domestic use. |
| 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 affects the quote
When we price telescopic bollards in Great Yarmouth, these make the biggest difference:
- Surface type and quality of reinstatement
- Excavation depth and the presence of services under the drive
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
Looking after them
Lower and raise the bollard regularly, even if you rarely need to, so the mechanism stays free. Lubricate the lock with a suitable spray, especially before winter.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Great Yarmouth.
Common questions
Which parts of Great Yarmouth do you cover for telescopic bollards?
We cover all of Great Yarmouth (NR30, NR29 and NR31) and the rest of Norfolk. We also work in Lowestoft and Norwich.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Great Yarmouth?
In Great Yarmouth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Norfolk County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Great Yarmouth?
In Great Yarmouth, typically £355–£1,245 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£425–£1,495 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £655 plus VAT, using our East of England 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.
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.