West Yorkshire · England
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Yeadon
Local installation of cast iron bollards in Yeadon — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageCast iron bollards in Yeadon
From schools, local parades and filling-station forecourts, Yeadon has plenty of places where cast iron bollards earn their keep. Traditional grey cast iron is hard but brittle, while modern ductile iron castings are tougher and bend before they break.
We cover Yeadon's LS19 and LS18 postcode districts, including places such as Rawdon, Horsforth and Scotland. Jobs in Yeadon can be combined with work in Guiseley (1.3 miles), Shipley (3.9 miles), Pudsey (4.9 miles) and Bradford (5.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Bradford is around 6 miles away.
Yeadon at a glance
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Highway authority
- Leeds City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Leeds City Council
- Postcodes
- LS19 and LS18
- Guide price
- Typically £435–£1,645 per bollard + VAT (£515–£1,945 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £715
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Where cast iron bollards go in around Yeadon
Around Yeadon, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
What cast iron bollards cost in Yeadon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £435–£945 + VAT · £515–£1,145 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £795–£1,295 + VAT · £945–£1,545 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,145–£1,645 + VAT · £1,345–£1,945 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -3% for Yorkshire and the Humber. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Yeadon
Leeds City Council is the highway authority covering Yeadon'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 (Leeds City Council) 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. Historic streets were built in layers: modern services sit over older drains, coal holes and sometimes vaults, and the paving may be natural stone on a lime or sand bed rather than concrete.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed for new or replacement bollards in a conservation area or near a listed building.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
What happens on site
Record what is there
The free site survey records existing bollards, their pattern, spacing, height and condition, and the paving they sit in. You receive a fixed written quote covering new castings, resets and reinstatement.
Lift paving carefully
Natural stone flags, setts and kerbs are lifted by hand, numbered where needed and stored for relaying.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
What moves the price in Yeadon
When we price cast iron bollards in Yeadon, these make the biggest difference:
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
- Painting, highlights and crest details
Keeping them working
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.
If posts in Yeadon are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Yeadon?
We cover all of Yeadon (LS19 and LS18) and the rest of West Yorkshire. We also work in Guiseley, Shipley and Pudsey.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Yeadon?
Leeds City Council is the highway authority covering Yeadon'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 Yeadon?
In Yeadon, typically £435–£1,645 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£515–£1,945 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £715 plus VAT, using our Yorkshire and the Humber guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.