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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Egham
Local installation of cast iron bollards in Egham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageEgham cast iron bollards
In the town of Egham, cast iron bollards tend to go in at schools, residential driveways and high street shopfronts. Traditional grey cast iron is hard but brittle, while modern ductile iron castings are tougher and bend before they break.
Coverage in Egham takes in the TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15 postcode districts and nearby places like Bishopsgate, Stroude, Virginia Water and Trumps Green. Nearby, we also work in Staines (2 miles), Ashford, Surrey (4.1 miles), Windsor (4.1 miles) and Slough (5.7 miles), measured as the crow flies. Reading is around 18 miles away.
Egham at a glance
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Runnymede
- Postcodes
- TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15
- 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
- Staines (2 mi), Ashford, Surrey (4.1 mi), Windsor (4.1 mi), Slough (5.7 mi)
What cast iron bollards cost in Egham
| 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.
What Egham sites use cast iron bollards for
Around Egham, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Period residential streets and mews
Permissions and groundwork in Egham
The highway authority for local roads in Egham is Surrey County 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 Egham 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 Runnymede before posts go in.
Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material. Excavation is by hand, positions are checked against service records and scanning, and anything unexpected is recorded rather than broken through.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed for new or replacement bollards in a conservation area or near a listed building.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
| Steel cores and covers | Cast covers over root-fixed steel or crash-tested cores for strength without changing the look. |
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Egham
Our London guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Egham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
After installation
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.
For damaged or loose posts in Egham, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you install cast iron bollards in Egham?
We cover all of Egham (TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Staines, Ashford, Surrey and Windsor.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Egham?
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Egham'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 Egham?
In Egham, 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.
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.
Cast iron bollards near Egham
- Staines (2 mi)
- Ashford, Surrey (4.1 mi)
- Windsor (4.1 mi)
- Slough (5.7 mi)
- Sunbury-on-Thames (6.1 mi)
- Walton-on-Thames (6.8 mi)