West Yorkshire · England
Telescopic bollard installation in Yeadon
Telescopic bollards for sites across Yeadon and the rest of West Yorkshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Yeadon
Whether it's schools, high street shopfronts and community buildings, telescopic bollards in Yeadon are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
We cover Yeadon's LS19 and LS18 postcode districts, including places such as Rawdon, Horsforth and Scotland. Nearby, we also work in Guiseley (1.3 miles), Shipley (3.9 miles), Pudsey (4.9 miles) and Bradford (5.5 miles), measured as the crow flies. Bradford is around 6 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Highway authority
- Leeds City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Leeds City Council
- Postcodes
- LS19 and LS18
- 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
What Yeadon sites use telescopic bollards for
Typical reasons Yeadon sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Commercial yards where posts must not be left lying around
- Shared drives that need occasional closing
- Car parks where a removable post would go missing
What telescopic bollards cost in Yeadon
| 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 Yorkshire and the Humber. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Yeadon
The highway authority for local roads in Yeadon is Leeds City 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.
If your site in Yeadon is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Leeds City Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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.
- 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
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective bands | Bands near the top help drivers see a raised post at night, particularly on drives shared with visitors. |
| Diameter and height | Commonly around 90–140 mm diameter and 600–900 mm raised height, with larger posts for commercial 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. |
What moves the price in Yeadon
Two Yeadon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Excavation depth and the presence of services under the drive
- Number of posts and keyed-alike locks
- Stainless or powder-coated finish
Looking after them
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. Lubricate the lock with a suitable spray, especially before winter.
For damaged or loose posts in Yeadon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Telescopic bollards in Yeadon: FAQs
Do you install telescopic bollards in Yeadon?
We cover all of Yeadon (LS19 and LS18) and the rest of West Yorkshire. We also work in Guiseley, Shipley and Pudsey.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway in Yeadon?
In Yeadon, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Leeds City 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 Yeadon?
In Yeadon, 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 Yorkshire and the Humber guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Why does my telescopic bollard fill with water?
Because the cassette is not draining, either through a blocked base, clay ground or no drainage provision at installation. Standing water rusts the post and can freeze it in place. Fixing the drainage usually solves the problem.
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.