Kent · England
Bollard replacement in Chatham
Local installation of replacement bollards in Chatham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageBollard replacement in Chatham
Across Chatham, typical sites for replacement bollards include leisure centres, industrial estates and retail parks. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
Coverage in Chatham takes in the ME4 and ME5 postcode districts. Jobs in Chatham can be combined with work in Gillingham (1.1 miles), Rochester (1.1 miles), Strood (2.4 miles) and Maidstone (7.8 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Medway Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Medway Council
- Postcodes
- ME4 and ME5
- Guide price
- Typically £225–£1,245 per post + VAT (£265–£1,495 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £465
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gillingham (1.1 mi), Rochester (1.1 mi), Strood (2.4 mi), Maidstone (7.8 mi)
Common reasons for replacement bollards in Chatham
Why sites in Chatham book replacement bollards:
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
- Single missing posts in an otherwise sound line
Replacement bollard prices in Chatham
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £225–£665 + VAT · £265–£795 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £535–£975 + VAT · £635–£1,145 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £855–£1,245 + VAT · £1,045–£1,495 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post replaced, old post and footing removed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Chatham
The highway authority for local roads in Chatham is Medway Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
If your site in Chatham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Medway Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Upgrades to rated products usually need a completely new, larger foundation. Breaking out is done carefully near services, particularly where cables have been laid close to posts since the original installation.
- Keep gaps and visibility bands in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance when replacing posts on pedestrian routes.
- Upgrades to rated products must use the manufacturer's tested foundation, specified with your security adviser.
From survey to handover
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 |
|---|---|
| Heavier section | Larger diameter, thicker wall or concrete-filled steel where posts keep getting bent. |
| 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 Chatham
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Chatham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Making safe before the replacement
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
- Surface type and reinstatement
Keeping them working
A single impact on a rarely struck post is bad luck; repeated strikes in the same spot point to a layout problem, such as a tight turn or a missing wheel stop, that a stronger bollard alone will not solve. Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands.
For damaged or loose posts in Chatham, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Which parts of Chatham do you cover for replacement bollards?
We cover all of Chatham (ME4 and ME5) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Gillingham, Rochester and Strood.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Chatham?
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Chatham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Chatham?
In Chatham, typically £225–£1,245 per post replaced, old post and footing removed, plus VAT (£265–£1,495 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £465 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Can you replace just one bollard in a line?
Yes. We measure and match the existing posts so the new one sits in line at the same height and finish. If the original product is no longer made, we show you a close equivalent first.
Can a new bollard reuse the old foundation?
Sometimes, if the old foundation is sound and suits the new post. Foundations cracked by an impact are broken out. Rated bollards always need the manufacturer's tested foundation.
Bollard replacement near Chatham
- Gillingham (1.1 mi)
- Rochester (1.1 mi)
- Strood (2.4 mi)
- Maidstone (7.8 mi)
- Gravesend (8 mi)
- Sittingbourne (9.2 mi)