Kent · England
Bollard replacement in Gravesend
Replacement bollards supplied and fitted in Gravesend, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout replacement bollards in Gravesend
We supply and fit replacement bollards throughout Gravesend, typically for sites such as schools, high street shopfronts and residential driveways. Replacement is the right answer when a post is too damaged to repair or no longer suits how the site is used.
We work across DA12, DA11 and DA13 — Gravesend itself and places including Shorne, Shorne Ridgeway, Sole Street and Gold Street. Jobs in Gravesend can be combined with work in Strood (5.7 miles), Dartford (6.8 miles), Rochester (6.9 miles) and Chatham (8 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Gravesham
- Postcodes
- DA12, DA11 and DA13
- 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
Why Gravesend sites book replacement bollards
Typical reasons for replacement bollards in Gravesend:
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
- Upgrading posts that keep being hit
Guide prices for Gravesend
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Gravesend
In Gravesend, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kent County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Gravesham) first — we flag this at survey.
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.
- 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.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heavier section | Larger diameter, thicker wall or concrete-filled steel where posts keep getting bent. |
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
| Change of type | Swapping fixed posts for removable, telescopic, flexible or polymer bollards to suit how the site is used. |
Pricing replacement bollards in Gravesend
Two Gravesend jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
- Making safe before the replacement
Looking after them
Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands. Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Gravesend.
Common questions
Can you carry out replacement bollards anywhere in Gravesend?
We cover all of Gravesend (DA12, DA11 and DA13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Strood, Dartford and Rochester.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Gravesend?
In Gravesend, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kent County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Gravesend?
In Gravesend, 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 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.
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.