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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Chatham
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Chatham, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout cast iron bollards in Chatham
Cast iron bollards suit plenty of Chatham sites, college campuses, industrial estates and high streets among them. Traditional cast and ductile iron bollards for conservation areas, period streets and historic estates, installed and reset.
We cover the ME4 and ME5 postcode districts in Chatham. Nearby, we also work in Gillingham (1.1 miles), Rochester (1.1 miles), Strood (2.4 miles) and Maidstone (7.8 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Medway Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Medway Council
- Postcodes
- ME4 and ME5
- 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
- Gillingham (1.1 mi), Rochester (1.1 mi), Strood (2.4 mi), Maidstone (7.8 mi)
Guide prices for Chatham
| 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.
Where cast iron bollards go in around Chatham
Common uses in a place like Chatham:
- Cathedral closes, college courts and historic estates
- Period residential streets and mews
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
Consents, ground and services in Chatham
In Chatham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Medway Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Chatham 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 Medway 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. Excavation is by hand, positions are checked against service records and scanning, and anything unexpected is recorded rather than broken through.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
- On public highway, agree positions and specification with the highway authority.
Installation, step by step
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.
Relay and finish
Stone is relaid in its original pattern with suitable mortar, and the bollard is painted or touched up after fixing.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
| Steel cores and covers | Cast covers over root-fixed steel or crash-tested cores for strength without changing the look. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Chatham
When we price cast iron bollards in Chatham, these make the biggest difference:
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
Keeping them working
Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact. Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Chatham.
Cast iron bollards in Chatham: FAQs
Which parts of Chatham do you cover for cast iron bollards?
We cover all of Chatham (ME4 and ME5) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Gillingham, Rochester and Strood.
Do I need consent for cast iron bollards on a public footway in Chatham?
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Chatham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for cast iron bollards in Chatham?
In Chatham, 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.
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.
Cast iron bollards near Chatham
- Gillingham (1.1 mi)
- Rochester (1.1 mi)
- Strood (2.4 mi)
- Maidstone (7.8 mi)
- Gravesend (8 mi)
- Sittingbourne (9.2 mi)