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Cast iron and heritage bollards in Salisbury
Cast iron bollards for sites across Salisbury and the rest of Wiltshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageSalisbury cast iron bollards
Whether it's filling-station forecourts, high street shopfronts and residential driveways, cast iron bollards in Salisbury 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 work across SP1, SP2 and SP5 — Salisbury itself and places including Wilton, Netherhampton, Great Wishford and South Newton. Jobs in Salisbury can be combined with work in Andover (16.4 miles), Totton (16.9 miles), Southampton (20.5 miles) and Eastleigh (20.6 miles) (straight-line distances). Southampton is around 21 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Highway authority
- Wiltshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Postcodes
- SP1, SP2 and SP5
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£1,695 per bollard + VAT (£525–£2,045 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £745
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Andover (16.4 mi), Totton (16.9 mi), Southampton (20.5 mi), Eastleigh (20.6 mi)
Typical cast iron bollards jobs in Salisbury
Around Salisbury, 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
Cast iron bollard prices in Salisbury
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £445–£975 + VAT · £525–£1,145 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £825–£1,345 + VAT · £985–£1,595 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,195–£1,695 + VAT · £1,445–£2,045 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Salisbury
The highway authority for local roads in Salisbury is Wiltshire 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.
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 (Wiltshire Council) 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.
- Check whether existing bollards are of historic interest or listed before removing them; repair and resetting may be expected.
- On public highway, agree positions and specification with the highway authority.
From survey to handover
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Salisbury
Two Salisbury jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Painting, highlights and crest details
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
Keeping them working
Inspect annually for chips, rust spots and cracks, particularly at the base where water and grit collect. Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost.
For damaged or loose posts in Salisbury, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Salisbury?
We cover all of Salisbury (SP1, SP2 and SP5) and the rest of Wiltshire. We also work in Andover, Totton and Southampton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Wiltshire 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 Salisbury?
In Salisbury, typically £445–£1,695 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£525–£2,045 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £745 plus VAT, using our South West 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.