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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Greenwich
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Greenwich, London: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout cast iron bollards in Greenwich
Cast iron bollards suit plenty of Greenwich sites, station forecourts, hospital approaches and shopping parades among them. Traditional grey cast iron is hard but brittle, while modern ductile iron castings are tougher and bend before they break.
We work across SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2 — Greenwich itself and places including Woolwich and Eltham. Nearby, we also work in Lewisham (2.8 miles), Bexley (4.2 miles), Newham (4.5 miles) and Tower Hamlets (4.9 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Greenwich Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Greenwich Council
- Postcodes
- SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10, SE2 and SE28
- Guide price
- Typically £515–£1,945 per bollard + VAT (£615–£2,345 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £855
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Lewisham (2.8 mi), Bexley (4.2 mi), Newham (4.5 mi), Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
Guide prices for Greenwich
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £515–£1,095 + VAT · £615–£1,295 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £945–£1,545 + VAT · £1,145–£1,845 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,395–£1,945 + VAT · £1,645–£2,345 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where cast iron bollards go in around Greenwich
Around Greenwich, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
What we check first in Greenwich
The highway authority for local roads in Greenwich is Greenwich Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 (Greenwich Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material.
- On public highway, agree positions and specification with the highway authority.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
From survey to handover
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.
Relay and finish
Stone is relaid in its original pattern with suitable mortar, and the bollard is painted or touched up after fixing.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
| Traditional patterns | Cannon, fluted Doric, ball-top, Victorian and Georgian styles, and crest panels for estates or boroughs. |
| 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 Greenwich
When we price cast iron bollards in Greenwich, these make the biggest difference:
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
Looking after them
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. 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 Greenwich.
Questions about cast iron bollards in Greenwich
Which parts of Greenwich do you cover for cast iron bollards?
We cover all of Greenwich (SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2) and the rest of London. We also work in Lewisham, Bexley and Newham.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Greenwich?
The highway authority for local roads in Greenwich is Greenwich Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 Greenwich?
In Greenwich, typically £515–£1,945 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£615–£2,345 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £855 plus VAT, using our London 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.
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.
Cast iron bollards near Greenwich
- Lewisham (2.8 mi)
- Bexley (4.2 mi)
- Newham (4.5 mi)
- Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
- Southwark (5.1 mi)
- Bromley (7 mi)