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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Crawley
Local installation of cast iron bollards in Crawley — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageCast iron bollards in Crawley
Across Crawley, typical sites for cast iron bollards include industrial estates, business parks and retail parks. Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance.
We cover Crawley's RH11 and RH10 postcode districts, including places such as Pease Pottage and Tinsley Green. Nearby, we also work in Horley (4.4 miles), Horsham (7.2 miles), East Grinstead (7.7 miles) and Reigate (8.6 miles), measured as the crow flies. Brighton is around 20 miles away.
Crawley at a glance
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Crawley
- Postcodes
- RH11 and RH10
- 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
- Horley (4.4 mi), Horsham (7.2 mi), East Grinstead (7.7 mi), Reigate (8.6 mi)
Cast iron bollards in Crawley: common uses
Around Crawley, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
- Period residential streets and mews
What cast iron bollards cost in Crawley
| 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 Crawley
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Crawley'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 Crawley 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 Crawley before posts go in.
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. Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
From survey to handover
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
| Cast aluminium | Lighter and easier to handle, with traditional patterns, but less robust and not always accepted in sensitive settings. |
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Crawley firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
After installation
Inspect annually for chips, rust spots and cracks, particularly at the base where water and grit collect. Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact.
For damaged or loose posts in Crawley, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about cast iron bollards in Crawley
Do you install cast iron bollards in Crawley?
We cover all of Crawley (RH11 and RH10) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Horley, Horsham and East Grinstead.
Do I need consent for cast iron bollards on a public footway in Crawley?
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Crawley'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 Crawley?
In Crawley, 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.
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.
Cast iron bollards in nearby towns
- Horley (4.4 mi)
- Horsham (7.2 mi)
- East Grinstead (7.7 mi)
- Reigate (8.6 mi)
- Haywards Heath (8.7 mi)
- Redhill (8.8 mi)