Kent · England
Bollard replacement in Faversham
Planning replacement bollards in Faversham? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageFaversham replacement bollards
Replacement is the right answer when a post is too damaged to repair or no longer suits how the site is used. In Faversham, that tends to mean sites such as community car parks, small industrial units and residential driveways.
We cover Faversham's ME13 postcode district, including places such as Boughton under Blean, Eastling, Painter's Forstal and Sheldwich. Nearby, we also work in Whitstable (6.7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles), Canterbury (8.6 miles) and Herne Bay (11.1 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Faversham at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Swale
- Postcodes
- ME13
- 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
- Whitstable (6.7 mi), Sittingbourne (7 mi), Canterbury (8.6 mi), Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
Common reasons for replacement bollards in Faversham
What replacement bollards usually sort out in Faversham:
- Upgrading posts that keep being hit
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
What replacement bollards cost in Faversham
| 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 Faversham
The highway authority for local roads in Faversham is Kent County 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.
Many private-land installations in Faversham need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Swale before posts go in.
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. Breaking out is done carefully near services, particularly where cables have been laid close to posts since the original installation.
- Upgrades to rated products must use the manufacturer's tested foundation, specified with your security adviser.
- Keep gaps and visibility bands in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance when replacing posts on pedestrian routes.
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.
Remove the old bollard
The damaged post is cut or extracted and the old foundation broken out, checking for services as the hole is opened.
Install the new post
The new bollard is set in a fresh foundation, aligned with its neighbours and the surface is reinstated to match.
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. |
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
What affects the quote
When we price replacement bollards in Faversham, these make the biggest difference:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Number of posts and the product chosen
- Making safe before the replacement
Looking after them
After replacement, look at why the post failed. Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Faversham.
Common questions
Do you carry out replacement bollards in Faversham?
We cover all of Faversham (ME13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Whitstable, Sittingbourne and Canterbury.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Faversham?
The highway authority for local roads in Faversham is Kent County 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.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Faversham?
In Faversham, 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.
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.
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.
Bollard replacement in nearby towns
- Whitstable (6.7 mi)
- Sittingbourne (7 mi)
- Canterbury (8.6 mi)
- Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (11.6 mi)
- Gillingham (15.5 mi)