Midlothian · Scotland
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Bonnyrigg
Local installation of cast iron bollards in Bonnyrigg — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout cast iron bollards in Bonnyrigg
We supply and fit cast iron bollards throughout Bonnyrigg, typically for sites such as local parades, high street shopfronts and residential driveways. Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance.
We cover Bonnyrigg's EH19, EH18, EH24, EH20, EH25 and EH23 postcode districts, including places such as Rosewell, Loanhead, Old Pentland and Roslin. Jobs in Bonnyrigg can be combined with work in Dalkeith (2 miles), Musselburgh (5.2 miles), Penicuik (5.5 miles) and Edinburgh (6.5 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 6 miles from Edinburgh as the crow flies.
Bonnyrigg at a glance
- Area
- Midlothian, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Midlothian Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Midlothian Council
- Postcodes
- EH19, EH18, EH24, EH20, EH25 and EH23
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£1,695 per bollard + VAT (£525–£2,045 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £745
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Dalkeith (2 mi), Musselburgh (5.2 mi), Penicuik (5.5 mi), Edinburgh (6.5 mi)
Bonnyrigg: typical cast iron bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £445–£975 + VAT · £525–£1,145 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £825–£1,345 + VAT · £985–£1,595 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,195–£1,695 + VAT · £1,445–£2,045 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Bonnyrigg sites use cast iron bollards for
Common uses in a place like Bonnyrigg:
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
Before we dig in Bonnyrigg
For anything on the public footway in Bonnyrigg we check with the roads authority first — Midlothian Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
If your site in Bonnyrigg is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Midlothian 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. Excavation is by hand, positions are checked against service records and scanning, and anything unexpected is recorded rather than broken through.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed for new or replacement bollards in a conservation area or near a listed building.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Bonnyrigg
Two Bonnyrigg jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
Looking after them
Touch up damaged paint promptly and repaint fully when the finish has dulled or worn through. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Bonnyrigg.
Cast iron bollards in Bonnyrigg: FAQs
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Bonnyrigg?
We cover all of Bonnyrigg (EH19, EH18, EH24, EH20, EH25 and EH23) and the rest of Midlothian. We also work in Dalkeith, Musselburgh and Penicuik.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bonnyrigg?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Bonnyrigg means Midlothian Council. Cast iron bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
What's a typical price for cast iron bollards in Bonnyrigg?
In Bonnyrigg, typically £445–£1,695 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£525–£2,045 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £745 plus VAT, using our Scotland 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.
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
- Dalkeith (2 mi)
- Musselburgh (5.2 mi)
- Penicuik (5.5 mi)
- Edinburgh (6.5 mi)
- Tranent (7.6 mi)
- South Queensferry (14 mi)