Inverclyde · Scotland
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Gourock
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Gourock, Inverclyde: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageGourock cast iron bollards
Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance. In Gourock, that tends to mean sites such as high street shopfronts, residential driveways and filling-station forecourts.
We work across PA19 and PA18 — Gourock itself and places including Wemyss Bay. We also cover neighbouring Greenock (2.4 miles), Port Glasgow (5.3 miles), Largs (11.6 miles) and Erskine (14.8 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 23 miles from Glasgow as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Inverclyde, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Inverclyde Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Inverclyde Council
- Postcodes
- PA19 and PA18
- 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
- Greenock (2.4 mi), Port Glasgow (5.3 mi), Largs (11.6 mi), Erskine (14.8 mi)
Cast iron bollards in Gourock: common uses
Common uses in a place like Gourock:
- Period residential streets and mews
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
What cast iron bollards cost in Gourock
| 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.
Before we dig in Gourock
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Gourock means Inverclyde Council. Cast iron bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
If your site in Gourock is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Inverclyde Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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.
- 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.
From survey to handover
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
| Cast aluminium | Lighter and easier to handle, with traditional patterns, but less robust and not always accepted in sensitive settings. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Gourock
Our Scotland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Gourock firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
After installation
Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost. Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact.
If posts in Gourock are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Cast iron bollards in Gourock: FAQs
Do you install cast iron bollards in Gourock?
We cover all of Gourock (PA19 and PA18) and the rest of Inverclyde. We also work in Greenock, Port Glasgow and Largs.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Gourock?
Gourock falls under Inverclyde 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.
How much do cast iron bollards cost in Gourock?
In Gourock, 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.
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.
Can heritage bollards give real vehicle protection?
On their own, untested cast bollards cannot be relied on for security. Where protection is needed, heritage covers designed for crash-tested cores give the traditional look over a tested product.
Cast iron bollards in nearby towns
- Greenock (2.4 mi)
- Port Glasgow (5.3 mi)
- Largs (11.6 mi)
- Erskine (14.8 mi)
- Johnstone (14.9 mi)
- Clydebank (16.5 mi)