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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Hammersmith and Fulham
Cast iron bollards for sites across Hammersmith and Fulham and the rest of London, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageHammersmith and Fulham cast iron bollards
From school gates, shopping parades and station forecourts, Hammersmith and Fulham has plenty of places where cast iron bollards earn their keep. Traditional grey cast iron is hard but brittle, while modern ductile iron castings are tougher and bend before they break.
We cover the W6, W12, W14 and SW6 postcode districts in Hammersmith and Fulham. We also cover neighbouring Kensington and Chelsea (1.4 miles), Westminster (3.5 miles), Wandsworth (3.6 miles) and Ealing (4 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Hammersmith and Fulham at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council
- Postcodes
- W6, W12, W14 and SW6
- 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
- Kensington and Chelsea (1.4 mi), Westminster (3.5 mi), Wandsworth (3.6 mi), Ealing (4 mi)
What Hammersmith and Fulham sites use cast iron bollards for
Around Hammersmith and Fulham, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Cathedral closes, college courts and historic estates
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
Cast iron bollard prices in Hammersmith and Fulham
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is the highway authority covering Hammersmith and Fulham's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed for new or replacement bollards in a conservation area or near a listed building.
- On public highway, agree positions and specification with the highway authority.
What happens on site
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 |
|---|---|
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
| Cast aluminium | Lighter and easier to handle, with traditional patterns, but less robust and not always accepted in sensitive settings. |
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
What moves the price in Hammersmith and Fulham
When we price cast iron bollards in Hammersmith and Fulham, these make the biggest difference:
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
Keeping them working
Inspect annually for chips, rust spots and cracks, particularly at the base where water and grit collect. Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Common questions
Which parts of Hammersmith and Fulham do you cover for cast iron bollards?
We cover all of Hammersmith and Fulham (W6, W12, W14 and SW6) and the rest of London. We also work in Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Wandsworth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is the highway authority covering Hammersmith and Fulham's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do cast iron bollards cost in Hammersmith and Fulham?
In Hammersmith and Fulham, 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.
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.
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 Hammersmith and Fulham
- Kensington and Chelsea (1.4 mi)
- Westminster (3.5 mi)
- Wandsworth (3.6 mi)
- Ealing (4 mi)
- Camden (4.2 mi)
- Richmond upon Thames (4.7 mi)