Kent · England
Bollard replacement in Sevenoaks
Replacement bollards supplied and fitted in Sevenoaks, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageSevenoaks replacement bollards
Across Sevenoaks, typical sites for replacement bollards include local parades, community car parks and community buildings. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
Coverage in Sevenoaks takes in the TN13, TN14 and DA4 postcode districts and nearby places like Dunton Green, Otford, Knockholt Pound and Shoreham. Nearby, we also work in Tonbridge (6.5 miles), Bromley (8.5 miles), Swanley (8.6 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (10.2 miles), measured as the crow flies. Brighton is around 34 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Sevenoaks
- Postcodes
- TN13, TN14 and DA4
- 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
- Tonbridge (6.5 mi), Bromley (8.5 mi), Swanley (8.6 mi), Tunbridge Wells (10.2 mi)
Guide prices for Sevenoaks
| 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.
Common reasons for replacement bollards in Sevenoaks
What replacement bollards usually sort out in Sevenoaks:
- Crushed sockets and failed telescopic cassettes
- Single missing posts in an otherwise sound line
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
Before we dig in Sevenoaks
The highway authority for local roads in Sevenoaks 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.
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 Sevenoaks) first — we flag this at survey.
Removing an old bollard often reveals more concrete than expected, because foundations from different eras vary widely in size. 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.
- On public highway, the highway authority may need to approve the replacement or carry out the work itself.
- 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.
Install the new post
The new bollard is set in a fresh foundation, aligned with its neighbours and the surface is reinstated to match.
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. |
| Heavier section | Larger diameter, thicker wall or concrete-filled steel where posts keep getting bent. |
| Change of type | Swapping fixed posts for removable, telescopic, flexible or polymer bollards to suit how the site is used. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Sevenoaks firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
- Making safe before the replacement
- Size and condition of the old foundation
After installation
After replacement, look at why the post failed. Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands.
If posts in Sevenoaks are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Bollard replacement in Sevenoaks: FAQs
Do you carry out replacement bollards in Sevenoaks?
We cover all of Sevenoaks (TN13, TN14 and DA4) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Tonbridge, Bromley and Swanley.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Sevenoaks?
The highway authority for local roads in Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks?
In Sevenoaks, 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.
Bollard replacement near Sevenoaks
- Tonbridge (6.5 mi)
- Bromley (8.5 mi)
- Swanley (8.6 mi)
- Tunbridge Wells (10.2 mi)
- Caterham (11.6 mi)
- Dartford (12.1 mi)