Wiltshire · England
Bollard replacement in Swindon
Replacement bollards for sites across Swindon and the rest of Wiltshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageBollard replacement in Swindon
From industrial estates, housing association car parks and college campuses, Swindon has plenty of places where replacement bollards earn their keep. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
Coverage in Swindon takes in the SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5, SN25 and SN4 postcode districts and nearby places like Stratton St Margaret, South Marston, Wanborough and Blunsdon St Andrew. Nearby, we also work in Cirencester (13.8 miles), Chippenham (16.3 miles) and Witney (20.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Reading is around 36 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Highway authority
- Swindon Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Swindon Council
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5, SN25, SN4, SN26 and SN6
- 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
- Cirencester (13.8 mi), Chippenham (16.3 mi), Witney (20.1 mi)
Swindon: 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.
Common reasons for replacement bollards in Swindon
What replacement bollards usually sort out in Swindon:
- Corroded steel posts at the end of their life
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
- Cracked cast iron or chipped concrete bollards
Before we dig in Swindon
In Swindon, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Swindon Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Swindon is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Swindon Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Removing an old bollard often reveals more concrete than expected, because foundations from different eras vary widely in size. Breaking out is done carefully near services, particularly where cables have been laid close to posts since the original installation.
- 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
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Change of type | Swapping fixed posts for removable, telescopic, flexible or polymer bollards to suit how the site is used. |
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
| Matched finishes | RAL powder coat, stainless grade and finish, or heritage paint schemes matched to the existing line. |
What affects the quote
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Swindon firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Size and condition of the old foundation
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
Looking after them
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. Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match.
For damaged or loose posts in Swindon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you carry out replacement bollards in Swindon?
We cover all of Swindon (SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5, SN25 and SN4) and the rest of Wiltshire. We also work in Cirencester, Chippenham and Witney.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Swindon?
Swindon Council is the highway authority covering Swindon's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Swindon?
In Swindon, 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.
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.
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.