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Telescopic bollard installation in Northamptonshire
Telescopic bollards for sites across Northamptonshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Northamptonshire
Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads. We cover Northamptonshire — Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Northamptonshire: North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council.
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Guide prices in Northamptonshire
| 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.
Local authorities across Northamptonshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | West Northamptonshire Council | West Northamptonshire Council |
| Corby | North Northamptonshire Council | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Kettering | North Northamptonshire Council | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Wellingborough | North Northamptonshire Council | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Rushden | North Northamptonshire Council | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Daventry | West Northamptonshire Council | West Northamptonshire Council |
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
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.
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.
Telescopic bollards in Northamptonshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Northamptonshire for telescopic bollards?
Yes — including Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Daventry. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Northamptonshire?
In Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire?
For local roads, North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.