Swansea · Wales
Telescopic bollard installation in Clydach
Telescopic bollards for sites across Clydach and the rest of Swansea, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageClydach telescopic bollards
In the town of Clydach, telescopic bollards tend to go in at small industrial units, schools and community car parks. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
Coverage in Clydach takes in the SA6 postcode district and nearby places like Craig-cefn-parc and Rhyd-y-gwin. We also cover neighbouring Neath (4.3 miles), Swansea (4.7 miles), Gorseinon (6.1 miles) and Port Talbot (7.7 miles) — distances are straight-line. Clydach is about 5 miles from Swansea.
Local details
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Highway authority
- Swansea Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Swansea Council
- Postcodes
- SA6
- Guide price
- Typically £335–£1,145 per bollard + VAT (£395–£1,345 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Neath (4.3 mi), Swansea (4.7 mi), Gorseinon (6.1 mi), Port Talbot (7.7 mi)
Telescopic bollards in Clydach: common uses
Typical reasons Clydach sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Access roads closed outside working hours
- Domestic driveways where the bollard is used daily
- Sites with no power for automatic bollards
What telescopic bollards cost in Clydach
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £335–£685 + VAT · £395–£815 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £585–£925 + VAT · £695–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £825–£1,145 + VAT · £985–£1,345 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Clydach
In Clydach the highway authority for local roads is Swansea Council. We confirm whether the ground is adopted highway before quoting, because telescopic bollards on a public footway need its agreement first.
If your site in Clydach is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Swansea Council) 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. 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.
- 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.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Lid and head designs | Flush hinged lids, removable caps or integrated heads that close the cassette top when lowered. |
| 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 Clydach
Two Clydach jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
- Surface type and quality of reinstatement
- Drainage: simple soakaway or a connection to a drain
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.
For damaged or loose posts in Clydach, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about telescopic bollards in Clydach
Which parts of Clydach do you cover for telescopic bollards?
We cover all of Clydach (SA6) and the rest of Swansea. We also work in Neath, Swansea and Gorseinon.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Clydach?
Local roads and pavements in Clydach are the responsibility of Swansea Council as highway authority, with the Welsh Government's trunk road agents handling trunk roads. Posts on the public highway need that authority's consent; private land does not.
What's a typical price for telescopic bollards in Clydach?
In Clydach, typically £335–£1,145 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£395–£1,345 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our Wales 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
- Neath (4.3 mi)
- Swansea (4.7 mi)
- Gorseinon (6.1 mi)
- Port Talbot (7.7 mi)
- Ystalyfera (7.7 mi)
- Ammanford (8.5 mi)