Kent · England
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Gillingham
Planning cast iron bollards in Gillingham? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout cast iron bollards in Gillingham
We supply and fit cast iron bollards throughout Gillingham, typically for sites such as college campuses, industrial estates and high streets. Traditional grey cast iron is hard but brittle, while modern ductile iron castings are tougher and bend before they break.
Coverage in Gillingham takes in the ME7, ME8 and ME3 postcode districts and nearby places like Lower Twydall, Capstone, Kemsley Street and Lower Rainham. Jobs in Gillingham can be combined with work in Chatham (1.1 miles), Rochester (1.9 miles), Strood (3.1 miles) and Gravesend (8.5 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Medway Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Medway Council
- Postcodes
- ME7, ME8 and ME3
- 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
What cast iron bollards cost in Gillingham
| 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 Gillingham
Typical reasons Gillingham sites choose cast iron bollards:
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
Permissions and groundwork in Gillingham
In Gillingham, 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.
If your site in Gillingham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Medway 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. 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.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed for new or replacement bollards in a conservation area or near a listed building.
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
What moves the price in Gillingham
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Gillingham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
After installation
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. Touch up damaged paint promptly and repaint fully when the finish has dulled or worn through.
For damaged or loose posts in Gillingham, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Cast iron bollards in Gillingham: FAQs
Which parts of Gillingham do you cover for cast iron bollards?
We cover all of Gillingham (ME7, ME8 and ME3) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Chatham, Rochester and Strood.
Do I need consent for cast iron bollards on a public footway in Gillingham?
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Gillingham'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 Gillingham?
In Gillingham, 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.
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.
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
- Chatham (1.1 mi)
- Rochester (1.9 mi)
- Strood (3.1 mi)
- Gravesend (8.5 mi)
- Maidstone (8.6 mi)
- Sittingbourne (8.6 mi)