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Telescopic bollard installation in West Midlands
Telescopic bollards for sites across West Midlands: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in West Midlands
Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads. We cover West Midlands — Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in West Midlands: Birmingham City Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Coventry City Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, Solihull Council and Walsall Council.
Choose your town in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
Guide prices in West Midlands
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £345–£705 + VAT · £405–£845 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £605–£955 + VAT · £725–£1,145 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £855–£1,195 + VAT · £1,045–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in West Midlands
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Birmingham City Council | Birmingham City Council |
| Coventry | Coventry City Council | Coventry City Council |
| Wolverhampton | City of Wolverhampton Council | City of Wolverhampton Council |
| Dudley | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Walsall | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Solihull | Solihull Council | Solihull Council |
| Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham City Council | Birmingham City Council |
| West Bromwich | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Halesowen | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Stourbridge | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Smethwick | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Willenhall | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Tipton | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Bloxwich | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Wednesfield | City of Wolverhampton Council | City of Wolverhampton Council |
| Shirley | Solihull Council | Solihull Council |
| Brierley Hill | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Aldridge | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Wednesbury | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Kingswinford | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
Rules for telescopic bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
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.
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.
Telescopic bollards in West Midlands: FAQs
Do you cover all of West Midlands for telescopic bollards?
Yes — including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and West Bromwich. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in West Midlands?
In West Midlands, typically £345–£1,195 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£405–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £645 plus VAT, using our West Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in West Midlands?
For local roads, Birmingham City Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Coventry City Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, Solihull Council and Walsall Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.