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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Chichester
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Chichester, West Sussex: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageChichester cast iron bollards
In the city of Chichester, cast iron bollards tend to go in at community buildings, small industrial units and local parades. Traditional cast and ductile iron bollards for conservation areas, period streets and historic estates, installed and reset.
We cover Chichester's PO19, PO18 and PO20 postcode districts, including places such as Fishbourne, Bosham, Westhampnett and Nutbourne. Jobs in Chichester can be combined with work in Bognor Regis (5.8 miles), Havant (9.1 miles), Littlehampton (10.6 miles) and Waterlooville (11.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Portsmouth is around 14 miles away.
Chichester at a glance
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Chichester
- Postcodes
- PO19, PO18 and PO20
- 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
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi), Havant (9.1 mi), Littlehampton (10.6 mi), Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
Where cast iron bollards go in around Chichester
Common uses in a place like Chichester:
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
Cast iron bollard prices in Chichester
| 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 Chichester
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Chichester's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Chichester 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 Chichester before posts go in.
Excavation is by hand, positions are checked against service records and scanning, and anything unexpected is recorded rather than broken through. Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
- On public highway, agree positions and specification with the highway authority.
What happens on site
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.
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. |
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
| 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 Chichester
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Chichester firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
Looking after them
Touch up damaged paint promptly and repaint fully when the finish has dulled or worn through. 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 Chichester are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Chichester?
We cover all of Chichester (PO19, PO18 and PO20) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Bognor Regis, Havant and Littlehampton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Chichester?
In Chichester, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from West Sussex County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for cast iron bollards in Chichester?
In Chichester, 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.
Do we need consent for bollards in a conservation area?
Possibly. Consent requirements depend on where the bollards go, who installs them and whether nearby buildings are listed. Ask the local planning authority or conservation officer before ordering.
Grey cast iron or ductile iron for new heritage bollards?
Ductile iron for any position that vehicles might strike, because it bends rather than shatters. Grey cast iron suits low-risk positions or matching existing grey iron posts exactly. Both take the same traditional patterns.
Cast iron bollards near Chichester
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi)
- Havant (9.1 mi)
- Littlehampton (10.6 mi)
- Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
- Portsmouth (13.8 mi)
- Gosport (15.5 mi)