Shropshire · England
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Wellington
Cast iron bollards for sites across Wellington and the rest of Shropshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageWellington cast iron bollards
We supply and fit cast iron bollards throughout Wellington, typically for sites such as community buildings, schools and filling-station forecourts. Traditional grey cast iron is hard but brittle, while modern ductile iron castings are tougher and bend before they break.
Coverage in Wellington takes in the TF6 postcode district and nearby places like High Ercall, Allscott, Crudgington and Little Wenlock. Jobs in Wellington can be combined with work in Telford (3.3 miles), Shrewsbury (9.9 miles), Stafford (18.3 miles) and Wolverhampton (18.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Wellington is about 18 miles from Wolverhampton.
Wellington at a glance
- Area
- Shropshire, England
- Highway authority
- Telford and Wrekin Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Telford and Wrekin Council
- Postcodes
- TF6
- 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
- Telford (3.3 mi), Shrewsbury (9.9 mi), Stafford (18.3 mi), Wolverhampton (18.3 mi)
Where cast iron bollards go in around Wellington
Typical reasons Wellington sites choose cast iron bollards:
- Cathedral closes, college courts and historic estates
- Period residential streets and mews
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
Guide prices for Wellington
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Wellington
The highway authority for local roads in Wellington is Telford and Wrekin 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.
Many private-land installations in Wellington 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 Telford and Wrekin Council before posts go in.
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.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
What happens on site
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 |
|---|---|
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
| 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. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Wellington
Two Wellington jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
Keeping them working
Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact. Touch up damaged paint promptly and repaint fully when the finish has dulled or worn through.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Wellington.
Common questions
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Wellington?
We cover all of Wellington (TF6) and the rest of Shropshire. We also work in Telford, Shrewsbury and Stafford.
Do I need consent for cast iron bollards on a public footway in Wellington?
Telford and Wrekin Council is the highway authority covering Wellington'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 Wellington?
In Wellington, 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 West Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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 Wellington
- Telford (3.3 mi)
- Shrewsbury (9.9 mi)
- Stafford (18.3 mi)
- Wolverhampton (18.3 mi)
- Wednesfield (19.5 mi)
- Kingswinford (20.2 mi)