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Telescopic bollard installation in Woking
Telescopic bollards supplied and fitted in Woking, Surrey: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Woking
Whether it's high streets, college campuses and retail parks, telescopic bollards in Woking are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
We work across GU22, GU21 and KT14 — Woking itself and places including Pyrford, Pyle Hill, Pyrford Green and Pyrford Village. Nearby, we also work in Guildford (5.8 miles), Egham (7.8 miles), Walton-on-Thames (7.8 miles) and Camberley (8 miles), measured as the crow flies. Woking is about 20 miles from Reading.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Woking
- Postcodes
- GU22, GU21 and KT14
- 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
- Guildford (5.8 mi), Egham (7.8 mi), Walton-on-Thames (7.8 mi), Camberley (8 mi)
Telescopic bollards in Woking: common uses
Typical reasons Woking sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Shared drives that need occasional closing
- Car parks where a removable post would go missing
- Access roads closed outside working hours
Guide prices for Woking
| 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.
Before we dig in Woking
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Woking's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Woking 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 the council for Woking before posts go in.
Telescopic bollards need a deeper excavation than other manual bollards, so ground and services decide where they can go. 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.
- Leave access for emergency services on commercial and multi-occupancy sites, and record who holds keys.
What happens on site
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective bands | Bands near the top help drivers see a raised post at night, particularly on drives shared with visitors. |
| 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. |
| Diameter and height | Commonly around 90–140 mm diameter and 600–900 mm raised height, with larger posts for commercial use. |
Pricing telescopic bollards in Woking
When we price telescopic bollards in Woking, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage: simple soakaway or a connection to a drain
- Surface type and quality of reinstatement
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
Keeping them working
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.
If posts in Woking are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Woking do you cover for telescopic bollards?
We cover all of Woking (GU22, GU21 and KT14) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Guildford, Egham and Walton-on-Thames.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Woking?
In Woking, 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 Woking?
In Woking, 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.
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.
Telescopic bollards in nearby towns
- Guildford (5.8 mi)
- Egham (7.8 mi)
- Walton-on-Thames (7.8 mi)
- Camberley (8 mi)
- Staines (8.1 mi)
- Sunbury-on-Thames (8.5 mi)