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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Horley
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Horley, Surrey: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageCast iron bollards in Horley
We supply and fit cast iron bollards throughout Horley, typically for sites such as filling-station forecourts, high street shopfronts and small industrial units. Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance.
Coverage in Horley takes in the RH6 postcode district. Jobs in Horley can be combined with work in Crawley (4.4 miles), Redhill (4.6 miles), Reigate (4.8 miles) and East Grinstead (7.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Brighton is around 24 miles away.
Horley at a glance
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH6
- Guide price
- Typically £475–£1,795 per bollard + VAT (£565–£2,145 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £785
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Crawley (4.4 mi), Redhill (4.6 mi), Reigate (4.8 mi), East Grinstead (7.5 mi)
Typical cast iron bollards jobs in Horley
Around Horley, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Period residential streets and mews
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
What cast iron bollards cost in Horley
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £475–£1,045 + VAT · £565–£1,245 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £865–£1,445 + VAT · £1,045–£1,745 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,245–£1,795 + VAT · £1,495–£2,145 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Horley
The highway authority for local roads in Horley 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 Horley 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 Reigate and Banstead 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.
- On public highway, agree positions and specification with the highway authority.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Relay and finish
Stone is relaid in its original pattern with suitable mortar, and the bollard is painted or touched up after fixing.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 Horley
When we price cast iron bollards in Horley, these make the biggest difference:
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
Keeping them working
Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact. 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.
If posts in Horley are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Horley?
We cover all of Horley (RH6) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Crawley, Redhill and Reigate.
Do I need consent for cast iron bollards on a public footway in Horley?
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Horley'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 Horley?
In Horley, typically £475–£1,795 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£565–£2,145 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £785 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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 Horley
- Crawley (4.4 mi)
- Redhill (4.6 mi)
- Reigate (4.8 mi)
- East Grinstead (7.5 mi)
- Caterham (8.2 mi)
- Banstead (10.4 mi)