Wiltshire · England
Bollard replacement in Salisbury
Planning replacement bollards in Salisbury? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout replacement bollards in Salisbury
We supply and fit replacement bollards throughout Salisbury, typically for sites such as small industrial units, high street shopfronts and filling-station forecourts. Replacement is the right answer when a post is too damaged to repair or no longer suits how the site is used.
We cover Salisbury's SP1, SP2 and SP5 postcode districts, including places such as Wilton, Netherhampton, Great Wishford and South Newton. We also cover neighbouring Andover (16.4 miles), Totton (16.9 miles), Southampton (20.5 miles) and Eastleigh (20.6 miles) — distances are straight-line. Salisbury is about 21 miles from Southampton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Highway authority
- Wiltshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Postcodes
- SP1, SP2 and SP5
- 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
- Nearby
- Andover (16.4 mi), Totton (16.9 mi), Southampton (20.5 mi), Eastleigh (20.6 mi)
Why Salisbury sites book replacement bollards
Typical reasons for replacement bollards in Salisbury:
- Crushed sockets and failed telescopic cassettes
- Corroded steel posts at the end of their life
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
Guide prices for Salisbury
| 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 Salisbury
Wiltshire Council is the highway authority covering Salisbury's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 (Wiltshire Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Reinstatement matches the surrounding surface, though weathered paving and older tarmac may leave a visible patch.
- Where bollards were required by a planning condition, a security plan or a lease, check that any change of type still meets that requirement.
- On public highway, the highway authority may need to approve the replacement or carry out the work itself.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Heavier section | Larger diameter, thicker wall or concrete-filled steel where posts keep getting bent. |
Pricing replacement bollards in Salisbury
Two Salisbury jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
Keeping them working
Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match. Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands.
If posts in Salisbury are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Bollard replacement in Salisbury: FAQs
Do you carry out replacement bollards in Salisbury?
We cover all of Salisbury (SP1, SP2 and SP5) and the rest of Wiltshire. We also work in Andover, Totton and Southampton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Wiltshire Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, 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 South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
A driver hit our bollard and left: what should we do?
Make the area safe, photograph the damage and report it if the post is on public land. Check whether CCTV covered the area. A written quote from us can then support any claim.
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.