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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Bognor Regis
Planning cast iron bollards in Bognor Regis? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageCast iron bollards in Bognor Regis
Whether it's schools, high street shopfronts and residential driveways, cast iron bollards in Bognor Regis are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance.
We cover Bognor Regis's PO21 and PO22 postcode districts, including places such as Pagham, West Barnham, Shripney and Flansham. Jobs in Bognor Regis can be combined with work in Chichester (5.8 miles), Littlehampton (6.4 miles), Worthing (13.5 miles) and Havant (14.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Portsmouth is around 18 miles away.
Bognor Regis at a glance
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Arun
- Postcodes
- PO21 and PO22
- 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
- Chichester (5.8 mi), Littlehampton (6.4 mi), Worthing (13.5 mi), Havant (14.3 mi)
Typical cast iron bollards jobs in Bognor Regis
Around Bognor Regis, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Replacing lost or broken posts in an existing heritage line
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
Bognor Regis: typical cast iron bollard prices
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Bognor Regis
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Bognor Regis's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Arun) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cast aluminium | Lighter and easier to handle, with traditional patterns, but less robust and not always accepted in sensitive settings. |
| Traditional patterns | Cannon, fluted Doric, ball-top, Victorian and Georgian styles, and crest panels for estates or boroughs. |
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Bognor Regis
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Bognor Regis firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
Keeping them working
Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact. Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost.
If posts in Bognor Regis are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about cast iron bollards in Bognor Regis
Which parts of Bognor Regis do you cover for cast iron bollards?
We cover all of Bognor Regis (PO21 and PO22) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Chichester, Littlehampton and Worthing.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bognor Regis?
The highway authority for local roads in Bognor Regis is West Sussex 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.
What's a typical price for cast iron bollards in Bognor Regis?
In Bognor Regis, 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 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.
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.
Cast iron bollards near Bognor Regis
- Chichester (5.8 mi)
- Littlehampton (6.4 mi)
- Worthing (13.5 mi)
- Havant (14.3 mi)
- Waterlooville (16.7 mi)
- Portsmouth (18 mi)