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Telescopic bollard installation in Egham
Telescopic bollards for sites across Egham and the rest of Surrey, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout telescopic bollards in Egham
In the town of Egham, telescopic bollards tend to go in at community buildings, residential driveways and local parades. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
Coverage in Egham takes in the TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15 postcode districts and nearby places like Bishopsgate, Stroude, Virginia Water and Trumps Green. Nearby, we also work in Staines (2 miles), Ashford, Surrey (4.1 miles), Windsor (4.1 miles) and Slough (5.7 miles), measured as the crow flies. Egham is about 18 miles from Reading.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Runnymede
- Postcodes
- TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15
- 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
- Staines (2 mi), Ashford, Surrey (4.1 mi), Windsor (4.1 mi), Slough (5.7 mi)
Guide prices for Egham
| 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 Egham
Around Egham, telescopic bollards usually solve one of these:
- Allocated parking bays in flats and private developments
- Car parks where a removable post would go missing
- Commercial yards where posts must not be left lying around
Before we dig in Egham
In Egham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Runnymede) first — we flag this at survey.
Reinstatement matches the drive, whether block paving, tarmac, resin-bound or imprinted concrete. 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.
- Confirm the bollard is on your land; bollards on a public footway or dropped kerb need the highway authority's agreement.
- If the drive is shared, agree positions and keys with the other users first.
From survey to handover
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Finishes | Galvanised, powder-coated in common colours, or stainless steel to suit the frontage. |
What affects the quote
Two Egham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Excavation depth and the presence of services under the drive
- Drainage: simple soakaway or a connection to a drain
- Post size and whether lift assistance is wanted
Looking after them
Lower and raise the bollard regularly, even if you rarely need to, so the mechanism stays free. 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 Egham.
Questions about telescopic bollards in Egham
Which parts of Egham do you cover for telescopic bollards?
We cover all of Egham (TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Staines, Ashford, Surrey and Windsor.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Egham?
In Egham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for telescopic bollards in Egham?
In Egham, 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.
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.
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.
Telescopic bollards in nearby towns
- Staines (2 mi)
- Ashford, Surrey (4.1 mi)
- Windsor (4.1 mi)
- Slough (5.7 mi)
- Sunbury-on-Thames (6.1 mi)
- Walton-on-Thames (6.8 mi)