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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Sittingbourne
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Sittingbourne, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout cast iron bollards in Sittingbourne
In the town of Sittingbourne, cast iron bollards tend to go in at high street shopfronts, small industrial units and schools. Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance.
We work across ME10, ME9 and ME11 — Sittingbourne itself and places including Iwade, Teynham, Newington and Lower Halstow. We also cover neighbouring Faversham (7 miles), Gillingham (8.6 miles), Chatham (9.2 miles) and Rochester (10.3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Sittingbourne at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Swale
- Postcodes
- ME10, ME9 and ME11
- 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
- Faversham (7 mi), Gillingham (8.6 mi), Chatham (9.2 mi), Rochester (10.3 mi)
What Sittingbourne sites use cast iron bollards for
Common uses in a place like Sittingbourne:
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
- Cathedral closes, college courts and historic estates
Guide prices for Sittingbourne
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Sittingbourne
The highway authority for local roads in Sittingbourne is Kent 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.
If your site in Sittingbourne is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Swale) 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. 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.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed for new or replacement bollards in a conservation area or near a listed building.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
| Traditional patterns | Cannon, fluted Doric, ball-top, Victorian and Georgian styles, and crest panels for estates or boroughs. |
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Sittingbourne firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
Looking after them
Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact. Inspect annually for chips, rust spots and cracks, particularly at the base where water and grit collect.
For damaged or loose posts in Sittingbourne, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Sittingbourne?
We cover all of Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9 and ME11) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Sittingbourne?
The highway authority for local roads in Sittingbourne is Kent 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.
How much do cast iron bollards cost in Sittingbourne?
In Sittingbourne, 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.
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 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 near Sittingbourne
- Faversham (7 mi)
- Gillingham (8.6 mi)
- Chatham (9.2 mi)
- Rochester (10.3 mi)
- Maidstone (10.7 mi)
- Strood (11.6 mi)