Northamptonshire · England
Bollard replacement in Corby
Replacement bollards for sites across Corby and the rest of Northamptonshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageCorby replacement bollards
Whether it's schools, filling-station forecourts and community car parks, replacement bollards in Corby are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
Coverage in Corby takes in the NN17 and NN18 postcode districts and nearby places like Weldon. We also cover neighbouring Kettering (6.9 miles), Market Harborough (9.8 miles), Oakham (11.9 miles) and Wellingborough (13.4 miles) — distances are straight-line. Corby is about 19 miles from Northampton.
Local details
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Highway authority
- North Northamptonshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- North Northamptonshire Council
- Postcodes
- NN17 and NN18
- Guide price
- Typically £215–£1,195 per post + VAT (£255–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £435
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Kettering (6.9 mi), Market Harborough (9.8 mi), Oakham (11.9 mi), Wellingborough (13.4 mi)
Why Corby sites book replacement bollards
What replacement bollards usually sort out in Corby:
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Crushed sockets and failed telescopic cassettes
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
Guide prices for Corby
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £215–£615 + VAT · £255–£735 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £495–£905 + VAT · £585–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £785–£1,195 + VAT · £935–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post replaced, old post and footing removed; -2% for East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Corby
The highway authority for local roads in Corby is North Northamptonshire 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 (North Northamptonshire Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Breaking out is done carefully near services, particularly where cables have been laid close to posts since the original installation. Reinstatement matches the surrounding surface, though weathered paving and older tarmac may leave a visible patch.
- On public highway, the highway authority may need to approve the replacement or carry out the work itself.
- Where bollards were required by a planning condition, a security plan or a lease, check that any change of type still meets that requirement.
What happens on site
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.
Hand over records
Photographs and an itemised invoice are provided, which is useful when recovering the cost from a driver's insurer.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
| 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. |
Pricing replacement bollards in Corby
Our East Midlands guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Corby firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Number of posts and the product chosen
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
- Making safe before the replacement
Keeping them working
Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands. After replacement, look at why the post failed.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Corby.
Common questions
Can you carry out replacement bollards anywhere in Corby?
We cover all of Corby (NN17 and NN18) and the rest of Northamptonshire. We also work in Kettering, Market Harborough and Oakham.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Corby?
In Corby, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from North Northamptonshire Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Corby?
In Corby, typically £215–£1,195 per post replaced, old post and footing removed, plus VAT (£255–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £435 plus VAT, using our East Midlands 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.
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 in nearby towns
- Kettering (6.9 mi)
- Market Harborough (9.8 mi)
- Oakham (11.9 mi)
- Wellingborough (13.4 mi)
- Stamford (13.7 mi)
- Rushden (14.8 mi)