Staffordshire · England
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Lichfield
Cast iron bollards for sites across Lichfield and the rest of Staffordshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageCast iron bollards in Lichfield
From local parades, residential driveways and small industrial units, Lichfield has plenty of places where cast iron bollards earn their keep. Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance.
We work across WS13 and WS14 — Lichfield itself and places including Fradley South, Streethay, Fradley and Pipehill. Nearby, we also work in Burntwood (4.3 miles), Tamworth (6.3 miles), Aldridge (6.5 miles) and Rugeley (7.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Lichfield is about 14 miles from Wolverhampton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Highway authority
- Staffordshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Lichfield
- Postcodes
- WS13 and WS14
- 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
What Lichfield sites use cast iron bollards for
Around Lichfield, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
What cast iron bollards cost in Lichfield
| 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 Lichfield
In Lichfield, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Staffordshire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Lichfield 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 the council for Lichfield before posts go in.
Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material. 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.
- 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.
From survey to handover
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Steel cores and covers | Cast covers over root-fixed steel or crash-tested cores for strength without changing the look. |
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
| Cast aluminium | Lighter and easier to handle, with traditional patterns, but less robust and not always accepted in sensitive settings. |
What moves the price in Lichfield
Two Lichfield jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
Keeping them working
Touch up damaged paint promptly and repaint fully when the finish has dulled or worn through. Inspect annually for chips, rust spots and cracks, particularly at the base where water and grit collect.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Lichfield.
Cast iron bollards in Lichfield: FAQs
Do you install cast iron bollards in Lichfield?
We cover all of Lichfield (WS13 and WS14) and the rest of Staffordshire. We also work in Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Lichfield?
Staffordshire County Council is the highway authority covering Lichfield's local roads. 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 Lichfield?
In Lichfield, 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.
Can you match the old bollards on our street?
Often, yes. Many traditional patterns are still cast, and close equivalents exist for others. For rare patterns, a casting can sometimes be made from an existing post, though that takes longer.
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 Lichfield
- Burntwood (4.3 mi)
- Tamworth (6.3 mi)
- Aldridge (6.5 mi)
- Rugeley (7.1 mi)
- Sutton Coldfield (7.9 mi)
- Cannock (8.6 mi)