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Do you check for cables and pipes before installing bollards?

Yes, because bollard foundations go down further than most people expect. On the site visit we look at the area, ask about known services under the paving, and mark where cables or pipes could be. Where the plans are unclear, the groundwork starts carefully and the foundation position can be moved a little.

It also affects the choice between a fixed bollard and an automatic one, because an automatic bollard needs a deeper pit, drainage and a power and signal route.

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