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Bollard replacement in Harrow
Replacement bollards for sites across Harrow and the rest of London, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout replacement bollards in Harrow
We supply and fit replacement bollards throughout Harrow, typically for sites such as hospital approaches, estate car parks and school gates. Replacement is the right answer when a post is too damaged to repair or no longer suits how the site is used.
Coverage in Harrow takes in the HA1, HA2, HA3, HA7 and HA5 postcode districts and nearby places like Stanmore. Nearby, we also work in Brent (3.4 miles), Bushey (3.4 miles), Borehamwood (4.8 miles) and Watford (4.8 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Harrow at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Harrow Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Harrow Council
- Postcodes
- HA1, HA2, HA3, HA7 and HA5
- 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
- Brent (3.4 mi), Bushey (3.4 mi), Borehamwood (4.8 mi), Watford (4.8 mi)
Why Harrow sites book replacement bollards
Typical reasons for replacement bollards in Harrow:
- Single missing posts in an otherwise sound line
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
Harrow: typical replacement bollard prices
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Harrow
The highway authority for local roads in Harrow is Harrow Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 Harrow 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 Harrow Council before posts go in.
Upgrades to rated products usually need a completely new, larger foundation. Reinstatement matches the surrounding surface, though weathered paving and older tarmac may leave a visible patch.
- 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.
Hand over records
Photographs and an itemised invoice are provided, which is useful when recovering the cost from a driver's insurer.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Matched finishes | RAL powder coat, stainless grade and finish, or heritage paint schemes matched to the existing line. |
What moves the price in Harrow
Two Harrow jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts and the product chosen
- Size and condition of the old foundation
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
Keeping them working
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. After replacement, look at why the post failed.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Harrow.
Questions about replacement bollards in Harrow
Which parts of Harrow do you cover for replacement bollards?
We cover all of Harrow (HA1, HA2, HA3, HA7 and HA5) and the rest of London. We also work in Brent, Bushey and Borehamwood.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Harrow?
In Harrow, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Harrow Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Harrow?
In Harrow, 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 a new bollard reuse the old foundation?
Sometimes, if the old foundation is sound and suits the new post. Foundations cracked by an impact are broken out. Rated bollards always need the manufacturer's tested foundation.
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.