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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Horsham
Cast iron bollards for sites across Horsham and the rest of West Sussex, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageHorsham cast iron bollards
Cast iron bollards suit plenty of Horsham sites, schools, residential driveways and high street shopfronts among them. Traditional cast and ductile iron bollards for conservation areas, period streets and historic estates, installed and reset.
We cover Horsham's RH12 and RH13 postcode districts, including places such as Broadbridge Heath, Rudgwick, Warnham and Rusper. Jobs in Horsham can be combined with work in Crawley (7.2 miles), Horley (10.6 miles), Haywards Heath (10.8 miles) and Burgess Hill (11.1 miles) (straight-line distances). Horsham is about 18 miles from Brighton.
Horsham at a glance
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Horsham
- Postcodes
- RH12 and RH13
- 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 (7.2 mi), Horley (10.6 mi), Haywards Heath (10.8 mi), Burgess Hill (11.1 mi)
Guide prices for Horsham
| 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.
Where cast iron bollards go in around Horsham
Typical reasons Horsham sites choose cast iron bollards:
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Period residential streets and mews
Permissions and groundwork in Horsham
In Horsham, 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.
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 Horsham) first — we flag this at survey.
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.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed for new or replacement bollards in a conservation area or near a listed building.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
| Traditional patterns | Cannon, fluted Doric, ball-top, Victorian and Georgian styles, and crest panels for estates or boroughs. |
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Horsham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
- Painting, highlights and crest details
After installation
Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost. Touch up damaged paint promptly and repaint fully when the finish has dulled or worn through.
If posts in Horsham are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about cast iron bollards in Horsham
Do you install cast iron bollards in Horsham?
We cover all of Horsham (RH12 and RH13) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Crawley, Horley and Haywards Heath.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Horsham?
The highway authority for local roads in Horsham 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 Horsham?
In Horsham, 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 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.
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.
Cast iron bollards near Horsham
- Crawley (7.2 mi)
- Horley (10.6 mi)
- Haywards Heath (10.8 mi)
- Burgess Hill (11.1 mi)
- Reigate (13.1 mi)
- Redhill (14 mi)