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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Reigate
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Reigate, Surrey: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout cast iron bollards in Reigate
In the town of Reigate, cast iron bollards tend to go in at filling-station forecourts, community buildings and community car parks. Traditional cast and ductile iron bollards for conservation areas, period streets and historic estates, installed and reset.
Coverage in Reigate takes in the RH2 postcode district and nearby places like Nalderswood and Sidlow. Jobs in Reigate can be combined with work in Redhill (1.5 miles), Horley (4.8 miles), Banstead (5.9 miles) and Caterham (6.3 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 28 miles from Brighton as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH2
- 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
Cast iron bollards in Reigate: common uses
Common uses in a place like Reigate:
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
- Period residential streets and mews
What cast iron bollards cost in Reigate
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Reigate
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Reigate's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Reigate is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Reigate and Banstead) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
- 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
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cast aluminium | Lighter and easier to handle, with traditional patterns, but less robust and not always accepted in sensitive settings. |
| Steel cores and covers | Cast covers over root-fixed steel or crash-tested cores for strength without changing the look. |
| Traditional patterns | Cannon, fluted Doric, ball-top, Victorian and Georgian styles, and crest panels for estates or boroughs. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Reigate
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Reigate firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
Looking after them
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. Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost.
For damaged or loose posts in Reigate, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Cast iron bollards in Reigate: FAQs
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Reigate?
We cover all of Reigate (RH2) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Redhill, Horley and Banstead.
Do I need consent for cast iron bollards on a public footway in Reigate?
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Reigate'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 Reigate?
In Reigate, 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.
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.
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.