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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Exmouth
Local installation of cast iron bollards in Exmouth — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageExmouth cast iron bollards
Traditional grey cast iron is hard but brittle, while modern ductile iron castings are tougher and bend before they break. In Exmouth, that tends to mean sites such as residential driveways, small industrial units and community car parks.
We cover Exmouth's EX8 and EX9 postcode districts, including places such as Lympstone, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and East Budleigh. Jobs in Exmouth can be combined with work in Exeter (9.2 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles) and Paignton (14.5 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 37 miles from Plymouth as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for East Devon
- Postcodes
- EX8 and EX9
- 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
- Nearby
- Exeter (9.2 mi), Newton Abbot (11 mi), Torquay (12 mi), Paignton (14.5 mi)
Guide prices for Exmouth
| 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.
What Exmouth sites use cast iron bollards for
Common uses in a place like Exmouth:
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Period residential streets and mews
Permissions and groundwork in Exmouth
The highway authority for local roads in Exmouth is Devon County 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.
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 (the council for East Devon) first — we flag this at survey.
Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material. 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.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
What happens on site
Record what is there
The free site survey records existing bollards, their pattern, spacing, height and condition, and the paving they sit in. You receive a fixed written quote covering new castings, resets and reinstatement.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
| Steel cores and covers | Cast covers over root-fixed steel or crash-tested cores for strength without changing the look. |
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
What affects the quote
Two Exmouth jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
Keeping them working
Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost. Inspect annually for chips, rust spots and cracks, particularly at the base where water and grit collect.
If posts in Exmouth are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you install cast iron bollards in Exmouth?
We cover all of Exmouth (EX8 and EX9) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do cast iron bollards cost in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, 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 South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Grey cast iron or ductile iron for new heritage bollards?
Ductile iron for any position that vehicles might strike, because it bends rather than shatters. Grey cast iron suits low-risk positions or matching existing grey iron posts exactly. Both take the same traditional patterns.
Can an old cast iron bollard be repaired?
Usually, if it is tilted, loose or has damaged paint: it can be lifted, cleaned, reset on a new foundation and repainted. Cracked grey iron is harder to repair and may need specialist work or a matching replacement.