Berkshire · England
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Windsor
Local installation of cast iron bollards in Windsor — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageCast iron bollards in Windsor
Cast iron bollards suit plenty of Windsor sites, filling-station forecourts, small industrial units and schools among them. Traditional cast and ductile iron bollards for conservation areas, period streets and historic estates, installed and reset.
We work across SL4 — Windsor itself and places including Eton, Eton Wick and Oakley Green. We also cover neighbouring Slough (1.8 miles), Egham (4.1 miles), Staines (5.4 miles) and Maidenhead (5.8 miles) — distances are straight-line. Reading is around 16 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Highway authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead Council
- Postcodes
- SL4
- Guide price
- Typically £475–£1,795 per bollard + VAT (£565–£2,145 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £785
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Slough (1.8 mi), Egham (4.1 mi), Staines (5.4 mi), Maidenhead (5.8 mi)
Typical cast iron bollards jobs in Windsor
Around Windsor, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
- Period residential streets and mews
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
Windsor: typical cast iron bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £475–£1,045 + VAT · £565–£1,245 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £865–£1,445 + VAT · £1,045–£1,745 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,245–£1,795 + VAT · £1,495–£2,145 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Windsor
In Windsor, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Windsor and Maidenhead Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Windsor 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 Windsor and Maidenhead Council before posts go in.
Reinstatement follows the original laying pattern and joint style, and on lime-bedded paving uses compatible materials so new work does not crack old stones around it. 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.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
How the job runs
Agree pattern and approvals
We source a matching pattern or close equivalent and, where needed, provide details for the conservation officer or planning authority before ordering.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Steel cores and covers | Cast covers over root-fixed steel or crash-tested cores for strength without changing the look. |
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Windsor
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Windsor firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
Looking after them
Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact. Keep a record of patterns and suppliers so that future replacements match; some patterns are made in small runs and can take time to source.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Windsor.
Questions about cast iron bollards in Windsor
Which parts of Windsor do you cover for cast iron bollards?
We cover all of Windsor (SL4) and the rest of Berkshire. We also work in Slough, Egham and Staines.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Windsor?
The highway authority for local roads in Windsor is Windsor and Maidenhead Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Cast iron bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do cast iron bollards cost in Windsor?
In Windsor, typically £475–£1,795 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£565–£2,145 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £785 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
What colour should cast iron bollards be painted?
Black is the traditional choice in many places, sometimes with gold or white highlights on bands or crests. Some areas have their own historic colours. The conservation officer can confirm what suits the street.
Cast iron bollards in nearby towns
- Slough (1.8 mi)
- Egham (4.1 mi)
- Staines (5.4 mi)
- Maidenhead (5.8 mi)
- Ashford, Surrey (7.1 mi)
- Gerrards Cross (7.4 mi)