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Installation Pricing Guide
Typical installation cost per bollard (incl. VAT).
Type
Av. cost per bollard
Fold-down bollards
£100–£200
Removable bollards
£150–£250
Telescopic bollards
£200–£350
Automatic bollards
£900–£1500
Static bollards
Quoted on site
Prices can go up where the job is more complex:
- Old bollards need to be dug up
- Hard surfaces, such as reinforced concrete
- Specialist ground surfaces, such as block paving, resin, or granite setts needing reinstatement
- Cables or drainage found under the surface
- High water tables requiring additional drainage or soakaways
- Restricted access, permits, or out-of-hours working
Bulk Discounts
Discounts apply for installations of multiple bollards.
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The Process
The steps of a typical security bollard installation:
01
On our arrival, we will agree the best position for the bollard(s).
02
We carry out a ground survey using a CAT scanner to ensure there are no underground cables.
03
We install the bollard(s), restore the surrounding ground to a neat finish, and remove any waste material.
04
If required, we will show you how to use and maintain.
Our professional bollard installation team covers London and the South-East of England, but if required we can arrange installation throughout the UK using our network of subcontractors.
Bollard Spacing Guidance
Based on a standard spacing of roughly 1.6 metres centre-to-centre, the visual guide below shows how many bollards a driveway or entrance typically requires. Exact spacing may vary depending on vehicle sizes, site layout, and specific security requirements.
Up to 3.2m
1 bollard
Up to 4.8m
2 bollards
Up to 6.4m
3 bollards
Up to 8m
4 bollards
Up to 9m
5 bollards
Types of Bollards We Install
From commercial car parks to private driveways, our security post installation service covers the entire spectrum of bollards and applications.
By functionality
Automatic Bollard Installation
Automatic bollards need the most preparation of any type of bollard, combining deep groundworks with a mains power supply and control wiring.
Effective drainage is vital and sites with clay soil or a high water table may require a pump. Qualified electricians will handle the power and access control connections, ensuring the system operates safely.
Telescopic Bollard Installation
Telescopic bollards retract into a buried casing, so they need a deeper hole than most security posts. Checking for underground cables and pipes is especially important at this depth.
The casing must sit perfectly upright and flush with the surface, allowing the post to rise and lower smoothly. Importantly, a gravel soakaway beneath stops water collecting and freezing in winter.
Removable Bollard Installation
Removable bollards slot into a ground socket, which requires a shallower hole but still needs a solid concrete base. Loose stone beneath the socket lets rainwater drain away.
Importantly, owners will also need somewhere to safely store the bollard when lifted out.
Fold Down Bollard Installation
Fold down bollards are typically bolted to the surface, so the ground beneath must be strong enough to hold the fixings (solid concrete is ideal). Block paving and slabs may need a new concrete pad first.
Because the hinge and lock sit at ground level, they naturally benefit from occasional clearing of grit and debris.
Static Bollard Installation
Static bollards are either concreted into the ground or bolted down through a base plate. With no moving parts, drainage is rarely a concern, although existing tarmac or concrete usually has to be cut first.
Along pedestrian routes, spacing and height should follow accessibility guidance.
By placement
Parking Bollard Installation
Parking bollards often protect a single bay, so this is where the exact positioning matters most. For instance, the post must stop cars squeezing past it while still leaving the owner space to manoeuvre.
Many bays are on communal or leased land, and so written consent from the landowner or managing agent may be needed before work begins.
Driveway Bollard Installation
Most driveway bollards can be fitted without planning permission, although listed buildings and conservation areas are exceptions. Shared drives typically need agreement from everyone with a right of access.
When it comes to the installation itself, surfaces such as block paving, resin, and tarmac each require careful cutting and reinstatement.
Commercial Bollard Installation
Commercial sites often bring extra technical and legal considerations. For example, impact-rated bollards only perform as tested when installed exactly to the manufacturer's specification.
Work near public pavements or roads may also need approval from the local highway authority. On busy premises, careful planning and out-of-hours scheduling help keep staff, customers, and visitors safe.
