Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Dunoon
Planning cast iron bollards in Dunoon? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageCast iron bollards in Dunoon
Cast iron bollards suit plenty of Dunoon sites, local parades, community car parks and schools among them. Traditional cast and ductile iron bollards for conservation areas, period streets and historic estates, installed and reset.
We cover Dunoon's PA23 postcode district, including places such as Sandbank, Innellan, Kilmun and Blairmore. Dunoon is fairly self-contained, with no other large town within about 20 miles.
Dunoon at a glance
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Argyll and Bute Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Postcodes
- PA23
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£1,695 per bollard + VAT (£525–£2,045 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £745
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Where cast iron bollards go in around Dunoon
Common uses in a place like Dunoon:
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Period residential streets and mews
Dunoon: typical cast iron bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £445–£975 + VAT · £525–£1,145 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £825–£1,345 + VAT · £985–£1,595 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,195–£1,695 + VAT · £1,445–£2,045 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Dunoon
For anything on the public footway in Dunoon we check with the roads authority first — Argyll and Bute Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
If your site in Dunoon is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Argyll and Bute Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Historic streets were built in layers: modern services sit over older drains, coal holes and sometimes vaults, and the paving may be natural stone on a lime or sand bed rather than concrete. Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed for new or replacement bollards in a conservation area or near a listed building.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
What happens on site
Lift paving carefully
Natural stone flags, setts and kerbs are lifted by hand, numbered where needed and stored for relaying.
Set the post
Each bollard is set plumb in concrete with its root, flange or core, at a height that matches its neighbours. Original posts being reset are cleaned and checked for cracks first.
Relay and finish
Stone is relaid in its original pattern with suitable mortar, and the bollard is painted or touched up after fixing.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
| Cast aluminium | Lighter and easier to handle, with traditional patterns, but less robust and not always accepted in sensitive settings. |
What affects the quote
When we price cast iron bollards in Dunoon, these make the biggest difference:
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
Looking after them
Touch up damaged paint promptly and repaint fully when the finish has dulled or worn through. Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost.
If posts in Dunoon are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Dunoon?
We cover all of Dunoon (PA23) and the rest of Argyll and Bute.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dunoon?
Dunoon falls under Argyll and Bute 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.
What's a typical price for cast iron bollards in Dunoon?
In Dunoon, typically £445–£1,695 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£525–£2,045 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £745 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Can you match the old bollards on our street?
Often, yes. Many traditional patterns are still cast, and close equivalents exist for others. For rare patterns, a casting can sometimes be made from an existing post, though that takes longer.
Do we need consent for bollards in a conservation area?
Possibly. Consent requirements depend on where the bollards go, who installs them and whether nearby buildings are listed. Ask the local planning authority or conservation officer before ordering.