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Telescopic bollard installation in Wiltshire
Telescopic bollards for sites across Wiltshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTelescopic bollards in Wiltshire
Across Wiltshire, typical sites for telescopic bollards include supermarket frontages, retail parks and college campuses. Key-locked telescopic bollards that retract into a ground cassette, for driveways, private bays and access roads.
Highway authorities for local roads in Wiltshire: Swindon Council and Wiltshire Council.
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Guide prices in Wiltshire
| 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 Wiltshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon | Swindon Council | Swindon Council |
| Salisbury | Wiltshire Council | Wiltshire Council |
| Trowbridge | Wiltshire Council | Wiltshire Council |
| Chippenham | Wiltshire Council | Wiltshire 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
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.
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 Wiltshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Wiltshire for telescopic bollards?
Yes — including Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Chippenham. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Wiltshire?
In Wiltshire, 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 South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Wiltshire?
For local roads, Swindon Council and Wiltshire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Is a telescopic bollard harder to lift than a removable one?
Usually easier, because you only lift it up a short distance within its cassette and many models have lift assistance. You also never carry it or store it anywhere.
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.