Dundee City · Scotland
Bollard replacement in Dundee
Replacement bollards supplied and fitted in Dundee, Dundee City: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageBollard replacement in Dundee
Across Dundee, typical sites for replacement bollards include business parks, housing association car parks and retail parks. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
We work across DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5 — Dundee itself and places including Barns of Claverhouse, Broughty Ferry, Invergowrie and Liff. We also cover neighbouring Carnoustie (10.5 miles), Forfar (12.5 miles), Arbroath (16.1 miles) and Blairgowrie (16.3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Dundee City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Dundee City Council
- Postcodes
- DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5
- 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
- Nearby
- Carnoustie (10.5 mi), Forfar (12.5 mi), Arbroath (16.1 mi), Blairgowrie (16.3 mi)
Typical replacement bollards requests in Dundee
Typical reasons for replacement bollards in Dundee:
- Crushed sockets and failed telescopic cassettes
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
- Upgrading posts that keep being hit
Guide prices for Dundee
| 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.
What we check first in Dundee
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dundee means Dundee City 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 Dundee City Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
If the old foundation is cracked from the impact, it is removed entirely; if it is sound and suits the new post, reuse can reduce disruption. 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.
- Keep gaps and visibility bands in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance when replacing posts on pedestrian routes.
What happens on site
Survey and match
At the free site survey we measure the existing bollards, photograph the line and check the foundations. A fixed written quote sets out like-for-like and any upgrade options.
Order the replacement
Matching posts, sockets or castings are ordered, and you see details of any close equivalent before it is confirmed.
Hand over records
Photographs and an itemised invoice are provided, which is useful when recovering the cost from a driver's insurer.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Change of type | Swapping fixed posts for removable, telescopic, flexible or polymer bollards to suit how the site is used. |
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
What moves the price in Dundee
Two Dundee jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Making safe before the replacement
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
- Size and condition of the old foundation
Keeping them working
Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match. Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands.
For damaged or loose posts in Dundee, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Bollard replacement in Dundee: FAQs
Which parts of Dundee do you cover for replacement bollards?
We cover all of Dundee (DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5) and the rest of Dundee City. We also work in Carnoustie, Forfar and Arbroath.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Dundee?
Dundee falls under Dundee City Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Dundee?
In Dundee, 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.
Can you provide paperwork for an insurance claim?
Yes. The written quote, photographs and itemised invoice are usually what an insurer asks for when recovering the cost from the driver responsible. We can provide them in the format your insurer needs.
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.