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Lift-Assist Telescopic Bollards
A built-in mechanism takes most of the weight, so you lift about 7kg instead of the whole post. Choose Standard 670mm or Tall 850mm, in seven colours, galvanised or stainless.
- You lift about 7kg, not 55kg or more
- Standard 670mm or Tall 850mm
- Fixed price, confirmed in writing the same working day
from£1,295per post, fitted
Choose your lift-assist bollard
Nine finishes. Steel posts come in Standard 670mm or Tall 850mm, chosen on the next page. Every price is per post, supplied and fitted.
Steel lift-assist, 670mm or 850mm
Seven powder-coated colours or plain galvanised. Standard 670mm is £1,295, Tall 850mm is £1,349.
Black steel
from£1,295first post, fitted
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Red steel
from£1,295first post, fitted
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Blue steel
from£1,295first post, fitted
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Green steel
from£1,295first post, fitted
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Yellow steel
from£1,295first post, fitted
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Silver steel
from£1,295first post, fitted
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White steel
from£1,295first post, fitted
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Galvanised steel
from£1,295first post, fitted
View postStainless steel lift-assist, 710mm
Brushed satin stainless with a 6kg lift.
How does a lift-assist bollard work?
A lift-assist bollard works like any telescopic post: a sleeve is set in concrete in your drive, and the post lifts up and locks, or lowers into the ground so you can drive over it.
The difference is a built-in mechanism that takes most of the weight. Our steel lift-assist posts weigh 55kg (Standard) or 66kg (Tall), but you only lift about 7kg. The stainless post is about 6kg.
That makes them the right choice if bending and lifting is a struggle, if you'll be raising the post every day, or if you simply want a big, solid post without the effort.
Standard 670mm or Tall 850mm?
Every steel lift-assist colour comes in two heights. Choose Standard 670mm for most cars, or Tall 850mm for SUVs, 4x4s and vans, where a taller post stands out more next to the vehicle.
The Tall post goes deeper too, at 1,125mm against 960mm, which is why it costs £54 more. You choose the height when you get your price.
The stainless lift-assist comes in one height, 710mm.
How fitting works
A lift-assist post needs a deeper hole than a standard bollard. We'll confirm how long your job will take with your price.
Check and scan
We check utility records and scan the spot for buried cables and pipes before we touch the drive.
Core the drive
We core drill through the surface and dig down: 960mm for Standard, 1,125mm for Tall, a metre for stainless.
Set the sleeve
The ground sleeve goes in dead level and is set in concrete, so the post can't be pulled out.
Make good and hand over
We make good the surface around the lid, test the post and hand you the keys.
How much does a lift-assist bollard cost?
Every price is supplied and fitted, per post. That includes the cable scan, coring, the sleeve set in concrete, making good, two keys and taking the waste away.
Each extra post on the same job is £50 less. We're not VAT registered, so the price you see is the price you pay. There's no survey fee or call-out charge for homes.
See the full breakdown in our driveway bollard cost guide.
| Post | First post, fitted | Each extra post |
|---|---|---|
| Steel lift-assist, Standard 670mm | £1,295 | £1,245 |
| Steel lift-assist, Tall 850mm | £1,349 | £1,299 |
| Stainless lift-assist, 710mm | £1,395 | £1,345 |
Why choose Stratfield Protection
- A fixed price, confirmed in writing before we fit. No surprises on the day.
- We check utility records and scan for buried cables and pipes before we dig. How we dig safely.
- Your price the same working day, from a photo of your drive. No sales visit.
- A 50% deposit books your date. The rest is due when the job's done and you're happy with it.
- Aftercare for every post we fit: spare keys, lock replacements and servicing.
- Local to you, based in Basingstoke.
Questions about lift-assist bollards
How much does a lift-assist bollard cost?
£1,295 fitted for a Standard 670mm steel post, £1,349 for Tall 850mm and £1,395 for the 710mm stainless post. Each extra post on the same job is £50 less.
How much weight do I actually lift?
About 7kg on our steel lift-assist posts and about 6kg on the stainless one. The steel posts weigh 55kg (Standard) or 66kg (Tall) overall.
Should I choose 670mm or 850mm?
Standard 670mm suits most cars. Tall 850mm stands out more next to SUVs, 4x4s and vans. If you're not sure, send us a photo of your drive and car and we'll advise.
Why does a lift-assist bollard cost more?
The post itself is bigger and has the lift mechanism built in, and it needs a deeper hole: up to 1,125mm for the Tall post. Both add to the price.
Which colours can I choose?
Black, red, blue, green, yellow, silver and white, plain galvanised, or brushed stainless steel.
Will it fit my driveway?
We fit into block paving, tarmac, resin, concrete and most other hard surfaces. Gravel drives are fine too, with a small concrete pad around the lid. Very soft ground and sites that flood regularly aren't suitable.
What if I lose a key?
Every bollard comes with two keys, and we can supply replacements or change the lock.
Where we fit
We fit across North Hampshire and Berkshire, from Basingstoke to Reading, Farnborough, Newbury, Andover and Winchester.
Other posts we fit
Not sure this is the right type? Pick "Not sure yet" in the quote and we'll advise.
Want a fixed price for your drive?
See your price in a minute. We confirm it in writing the same working day, and tell you which post, how many and where.