Kent · England
Bollard replacement in Folkestone
Planning replacement bollards in Folkestone? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageFolkestone replacement bollards
Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line. In Folkestone, that tends to mean sites such as small industrial units, local parades and community car parks.
Coverage in Folkestone takes in the CT20, CT19 and CT18 postcode districts and nearby places like Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne, Lyminge and Densole. Jobs in Folkestone can be combined with work in Dover (7 miles), Ashford, Kent (13.5 miles), Deal (14.1 miles) and Canterbury (14.2 miles) (straight-line distances).
Folkestone at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Folkestone and Hythe
- Postcodes
- CT20, CT19 and CT18
- 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
- Dover (7 mi), Ashford, Kent (13.5 mi), Deal (14.1 mi), Canterbury (14.2 mi)
Typical replacement bollards requests in Folkestone
Why sites in Folkestone book replacement bollards:
- Corroded steel posts at the end of their life
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
Guide prices for Folkestone
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Folkestone
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Folkestone's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Folkestone is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Folkestone and Hythe) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. Removing an old bollard often reveals more concrete than expected, because foundations from different eras vary widely in size.
- 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
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.
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.
Hand over records
Photographs and an itemised invoice are provided, which is useful when recovering the cost from a driver's insurer.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
| Crash-rated upgrade | Replacing unrated posts with tested products, installed to the manufacturer's foundation design and specified with your security adviser. |
| Change of type | Swapping fixed posts for removable, telescopic, flexible or polymer bollards to suit how the site is used. |
What moves the price in Folkestone
When we price replacement bollards in Folkestone, these make the biggest difference:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
Keeping them working
Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match. 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.
For damaged or loose posts in Folkestone, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you carry out replacement bollards in Folkestone?
We cover all of Folkestone (CT20, CT19 and CT18) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Dover, Ashford, Kent and Deal.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Folkestone?
The highway authority for local roads in Folkestone 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.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Folkestone?
In Folkestone, 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.
What happens to the old bollard?
It is taken away with the broken-out concrete. Steel and iron are recycled where possible. Original heritage bollards can be returned to you if you want to keep them.
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.
Bollard replacement near Folkestone
- Dover (7 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (13.5 mi)
- Deal (14.1 mi)
- Canterbury (14.2 mi)
- Faversham (20.1 mi)
- Herne Bay (20.2 mi)