Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bollard replacement in Inverurie
Replacement bollards for sites across Inverurie and the rest of Aberdeenshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageInverurie replacement bollards
From local parades, filling-station forecourts and schools, Inverurie has plenty of places where replacement bollards earn their keep. Replacement is the right answer when a post is too damaged to repair or no longer suits how the site is used.
Coverage in Inverurie takes in the AB51 postcode district and nearby places like Kemnay, Oldmeldrum, Kintore and Rothienorman. We also cover neighbouring Westhill (9.8 miles), Ellon (12.6 miles), Aberdeen (14.3 miles) and Cove (16.8 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Inverurie at a glance
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Aberdeenshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Postcodes
- AB51
- Guide price
- Typically £215–£1,195 per post + VAT (£255–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Inverurie: typical replacement bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £215–£625 + VAT · £255–£745 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£925 + VAT · £605–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £805–£1,195 + VAT · £965–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post replaced, old post and footing removed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Common reasons for replacement bollards in Inverurie
What replacement bollards usually sort out in Inverurie:
- Crushed sockets and failed telescopic cassettes
- Upgrading posts that keep being hit
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
Consents, ground and services in Inverurie
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Inverurie means Aberdeenshire Council. Bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Aberdeenshire Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
Upgrades to rated products usually need a completely new, larger foundation. Where a replacement is being made after an impact, the surrounding paving and kerbs are checked as well, because a vehicle that bent a post has often lifted or cracked the surface beside it, and that damage is included in the quote rather than left for later.
- Where bollards were required by a planning condition, a security plan or a lease, check that any change of type still meets that requirement.
- Upgrades to rated products must use the manufacturer's tested foundation, specified with your security adviser.
What happens on site
Make safe
If a broken post or stub is a hazard, it can be removed or capped first. That is priced separately in writing so you can approve it on its own.
Order the replacement
Matching posts, sockets or castings are ordered, and you see details of any close equivalent before it is confirmed.
Install the new post
The new bollard is set in a fresh foundation, aligned with its neighbours and the surface is reinstated to match.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
| Matched finishes | RAL powder coat, stainless grade and finish, or heritage paint schemes matched to the existing line. |
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
Pricing replacement bollards in Inverurie
Two Inverurie jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Size and condition of the old foundation
- Number of posts and the product chosen
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
After installation
Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match. After replacement, look at why the post failed.
For damaged or loose posts in Inverurie, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Can you carry out replacement bollards anywhere in Inverurie?
We cover all of Inverurie (AB51) and the rest of Aberdeenshire. We also work in Westhill, Ellon and Aberdeen.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Inverurie?
For anything on the public footway in Inverurie we check with the roads authority first — Aberdeenshire Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Inverurie?
In Inverurie, typically £215–£1,195 per post replaced, old post and footing removed, plus VAT (£255–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Should we replace like-for-like or upgrade?
Like-for-like if the post was hit once in an unusual incident. Consider an upgrade if the same position is struck repeatedly or the post no longer suits how the site is used. The survey will show which makes sense.
A driver hit our bollard and left: what should we do?
Make the area safe, photograph the damage and report it if the post is on public land. Check whether CCTV covered the area. A written quote from us can then support any claim.