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Telescopic bollard installation in Worthing
Telescopic bollards supplied and fitted in Worthing, West Sussex: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageWorthing telescopic bollards
Telescopic bollards suit plenty of Worthing sites, high streets, leisure centres and retail parks among them. Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
We cover Worthing's BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12 postcode districts, including places such as Cote. Nearby, we also work in Littlehampton (7.2 miles), Portslade (7.2 miles), Hove (9.1 miles) and Brighton (10.3 miles), measured as the crow flies. Brighton is around 10 miles away.
Worthing at a glance
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Worthing
- Postcodes
- BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12
- 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
- Littlehampton (7.2 mi), Portslade (7.2 mi), Hove (9.1 mi), Brighton (10.3 mi)
Typical telescopic bollards jobs in Worthing
Typical reasons Worthing sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Sites with no power for automatic bollards
- Commercial yards where posts must not be left lying around
- Domestic driveways where the bollard is used daily
What telescopic bollards cost in Worthing
| 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.
What we check first in Worthing
The highway authority for local roads in Worthing is West Sussex County 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.
Many private-land installations in Worthing 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 Worthing before posts go in.
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. Reinstatement matches the drive, whether block paving, tarmac, resin-bound or imprinted concrete.
- Confirm the bollard is on your land; bollards on a public footway or dropped kerb need the highway authority's agreement.
- If the drive is shared, agree positions and keys with the other users first.
What happens on site
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Galvanised, powder-coated in common colours, or stainless steel to suit the frontage. |
| Standard or lift-assisted | Lift-assisted models use a spring or counterweight so the post rises with little effort, useful for daily domestic use. |
| Lid and head designs | Flush hinged lids, removable caps or integrated heads that close the cassette top when lowered. |
What affects the quote
When we price telescopic bollards in Worthing, these make the biggest difference:
- Surface type and quality of reinstatement
- Excavation depth and the presence of services under the drive
- Number of posts and keyed-alike locks
Looking after them
Lower and raise the bollard regularly, even if you rarely need to, so the mechanism stays free. 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.
For damaged or loose posts in Worthing, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Telescopic bollards in Worthing: FAQs
Can you install telescopic bollards anywhere in Worthing?
We cover all of Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Littlehampton, Portslade and Hove.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Worthing?
The highway authority for local roads in Worthing is West Sussex County 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 Worthing?
In Worthing, 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 in nearby towns
- Littlehampton (7.2 mi)
- Portslade (7.2 mi)
- Hove (9.1 mi)
- Brighton (10.3 mi)
- Bognor Regis (13.5 mi)
- Rottingdean (13.8 mi)