Renfrewshire · Scotland
Bollard replacement in Renfrew
Replacement bollards supplied and fitted in Renfrew, Renfrewshire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageBollard replacement in Renfrew
Whether it's residential driveways, high street shopfronts and small industrial units, replacement bollards in Renfrew 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.
We cover every part of Renfrew in the PA4 postcode district. Nearby, we also work in Clydebank (2.1 miles), Erskine (3 miles), Paisley (3.2 miles) and Bearsden (3.8 miles), measured as the crow flies. It sits roughly 5 miles from Glasgow as the crow flies.
Renfrew at a glance
- Area
- Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Renfrewshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Renfrewshire Council
- Postcodes
- PA4
- Guide price
- Typically £215–£1,195 per post + VAT (£255–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical replacement bollards requests in Renfrew
Why sites in Renfrew book replacement bollards:
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
Renfrew: typical replacement bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £215–£625 + VAT · £255–£745 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£925 + VAT · £605–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £805–£1,195 + VAT · £965–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post replaced, old post and footing removed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Renfrew
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Renfrew means Renfrewshire Council. Bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Many private-land installations in Renfrew 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 Renfrewshire Council before posts go in.
Removing an old bollard often reveals more concrete than expected, because foundations from different eras vary widely in size. Upgrades to rated products usually need a completely new, larger foundation.
- 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.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Install the new post
The new bollard is set in a fresh foundation, aligned with its neighbours and the surface is reinstated to match.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heavier section | Larger diameter, thicker wall or concrete-filled steel where posts keep getting bent. |
| 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 Renfrew
Our Scotland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Renfrew firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
- Making safe before the replacement
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.
If posts in Renfrew are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you carry out replacement bollards in Renfrew?
We cover all of Renfrew (PA4) and the rest of Renfrewshire. We also work in Clydebank, Erskine and Paisley.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Renfrew?
Renfrew falls under Renfrewshire Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Renfrew?
In Renfrew, 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 £445 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.