Tyne and Wear · England
Telescopic bollard installation in Felling
Telescopic bollards for sites across Felling and the rest of Tyne and Wear, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageFelling telescopic bollards
Telescopic bollards suit plenty of Felling sites, high street shopfronts, small industrial units and community car parks among them. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
We work across NE10 — Felling itself and places including Follingsby. We also cover neighbouring Gateshead (1.4 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 miles), Hebburn (2.6 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Felling at a glance
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE10
- Guide price
- Typically £335–£1,145 per bollard + VAT (£395–£1,345 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £615
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1.4 mi), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi), Hebburn (2.6 mi), Wallsend (3 mi)
What telescopic bollards cost in Felling
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £335–£675 + VAT · £395–£805 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £575–£915 + VAT · £685–£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; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical telescopic bollards jobs in Felling
Common uses in a place like Felling:
- Sites with no power for automatic bollards
- Allocated parking bays in flats and private developments
- Domestic driveways where the bollard is used daily
Permissions and groundwork in Felling
In Felling, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gateshead Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Felling is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Gateshead Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing.
- 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.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Specification choices
| 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. |
| 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. |
Pricing telescopic bollards in Felling
When we price telescopic bollards in Felling, these make the biggest difference:
- Post size and whether lift assistance is wanted
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
- Surface type and quality of reinstatement
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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Felling.
Telescopic bollards in Felling: FAQs
Can you install telescopic bollards anywhere in Felling?
We cover all of Felling (NE10) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Felling?
The highway authority for local roads in Felling is Gateshead Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Telescopic bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Felling?
In Felling, 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 £615 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Telescopic bollards in nearby towns
- Gateshead (1.4 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi)
- Hebburn (2.6 mi)
- Wallsend (3 mi)
- Jarrow (3.9 mi)
- Washington (4.3 mi)