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Bollard replacement in Greenwich
Planning replacement bollards in Greenwich? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout replacement bollards in Greenwich
Across Greenwich, typical sites for replacement bollards include places of worship, office entrances and school gates. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
We work across SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2 — Greenwich itself and places including Woolwich and Eltham. We also cover neighbouring Lewisham (2.8 miles), Bexley (4.2 miles), Newham (4.5 miles) and Tower Hamlets (4.9 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Greenwich Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Greenwich Council
- Postcodes
- SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10, SE2 and SE28
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,395 per post + VAT (£285–£1,645 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £505
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Lewisham (2.8 mi), Bexley (4.2 mi), Newham (4.5 mi), Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
Replacement bollard prices in Greenwich
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£725 + VAT · £285–£865 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £585–£1,045 + VAT · £695–£1,245 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £925–£1,395 + VAT · £1,095–£1,645 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post replaced, old post and footing removed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Common reasons for replacement bollards in Greenwich
Typical reasons for replacement bollards in Greenwich:
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Single missing posts in an otherwise sound line
- Crushed sockets and failed telescopic cassettes
Permissions and groundwork in Greenwich
Greenwich Council is the highway authority covering Greenwich's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Greenwich 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 Greenwich Council before posts go in.
Upgrades to rated products usually need a completely new, larger foundation. Removing an old bollard often reveals more concrete than expected, because foundations from different eras vary widely in size.
- Where bollards were required by a planning condition, a security plan or a lease, check that any change of type still meets that requirement.
- Keep gaps and visibility bands in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance when replacing posts on pedestrian routes.
What happens on site
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.
Hand over records
Photographs and an itemised invoice are provided, which is useful when recovering the cost from a driver's insurer.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Change of type | Swapping fixed posts for removable, telescopic, flexible or polymer bollards to suit how the site is used. |
| Crash-rated upgrade | Replacing unrated posts with tested products, installed to the manufacturer's foundation design and specified with your security adviser. |
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
Pricing replacement bollards in Greenwich
Two Greenwich jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
- Number of posts and the product chosen
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
Keeping them working
Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match. After replacement, look at why the post failed.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Greenwich.
Questions about replacement bollards in Greenwich
Do you carry out replacement bollards in Greenwich?
We cover all of Greenwich (SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2) and the rest of London. We also work in Lewisham, Bexley and Newham.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Greenwich?
Greenwich Council is the highway authority covering Greenwich's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Greenwich?
In Greenwich, typically £245–£1,395 per post replaced, old post and footing removed, plus VAT (£285–£1,645 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £505 plus VAT, using our London 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.
Should we replace like-for-like or upgrade?
Like-for-like if the post was hit once in an unusual incident. Consider an upgrade if the same position is struck repeatedly or the post no longer suits how the site is used. The survey will show which makes sense.
Bollard replacement near Greenwich
- Lewisham (2.8 mi)
- Bexley (4.2 mi)
- Newham (4.5 mi)
- Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
- Southwark (5.1 mi)
- Bromley (7 mi)