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Telescopic bollard installation in Farnham
Local installation of telescopic bollards in Farnham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageFarnham telescopic bollards
In the town of Farnham, telescopic bollards tend to go in at schools, local parades and residential driveways. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
We work across GU9 and GU10 — Farnham itself and places including Upper Hale, Hog Hatch, Badshot Lea and Wrecclesham. Nearby, we also work in Aldershot (2.8 miles), Fleet (5 miles), Farnborough (5.8 miles) and Bordon (7.5 miles), measured as the crow flies. Reading is around 18 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Waverley
- Postcodes
- GU9 and GU10
- Guide price
- Typically £365–£1,245 per bollard + VAT (£435–£1,495 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £675
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Aldershot (2.8 mi), Fleet (5 mi), Farnborough (5.8 mi), Bordon (7.5 mi)
Telescopic bollard prices in Farnham
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £365–£745 + VAT · £435–£885 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £635–£995 + VAT · £755–£1,195 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £905–£1,245 + VAT · £1,095–£1,495 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Telescopic bollards in Farnham: common uses
Typical reasons Farnham sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Allocated parking bays in flats and private developments
- Commercial yards where posts must not be left lying around
- Shared drives that need occasional closing
Before we dig in Farnham
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Farnham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Farnham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Waverley) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing. 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.
- Confirm the bollard is on your land; bollards on a public footway or dropped kerb need the highway authority's agreement.
- Connect drainage only to surface water systems or a soakaway, never to a foul drain.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard or lift-assisted | Lift-assisted models use a spring or counterweight so the post rises with little effort, useful for daily domestic 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. |
Pricing telescopic bollards in Farnham
Two Farnham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts and keyed-alike locks
- Post size and whether lift assistance is wanted
- Drainage: simple soakaway or a connection to a drain
Keeping them working
Lubricate the lock with a suitable spray, especially before winter. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Farnham.
Telescopic bollards in Farnham: FAQs
Do you install telescopic bollards in Farnham?
We cover all of Farnham (GU9 and GU10) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Farnham?
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Farnham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for telescopic bollards in Farnham?
In Farnham, typically £365–£1,245 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£435–£1,495 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £675 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
What if it freezes in winter?
Freezing usually means water is standing in the cassette. Do not force the post; pour warm, not boiling, water around the lid and lift once free. Then have the drainage checked.
Telescopic bollards near Farnham
- Aldershot (2.8 mi)
- Fleet (5 mi)
- Farnborough (5.8 mi)
- Bordon (7.5 mi)
- Godalming (8.3 mi)
- Camberley (8.8 mi)