Aberdeen City · Scotland
Concrete bollard installation in Aberdeen
Local installation of concrete bollards in Aberdeen — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Aberdeen
Across Aberdeen, typical sites for concrete bollards include distribution parks, pedestrianised streets and city-centre plazas. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We cover every part of Aberdeen in the AB11, AB25, AB10, AB24, AB16 and AB15 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Cove (3.1 miles), Westhill (6.8 miles), Stonehaven (13.2 miles) and Inverurie (14.3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Aberdeen City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Aberdeen City Council
- Postcodes
- AB11, AB25, AB10, AB24, AB16, AB15, AB12 and AB22
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Cove (3.1 mi), Westhill (6.8 mi), Stonehaven (13.2 mi), Inverurie (14.3 mi)
Guide prices for Aberdeen
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £175–£355 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £305–£475 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £425–£595 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where concrete bollards go in around Aberdeen
Typical reasons Aberdeen sites choose concrete bollards:
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
What we check first in Aberdeen
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Aberdeen means Aberdeen City Council. Concrete bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Aberdeen City Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
Services under footways are traced before excavation. Park and verge locations often have tree roots nearby, which need protecting and can push bollards over time if set too close.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
- Plan lifts with an exclusion zone and suitable lifting equipment, and record the method for the site.
Installation, step by step
Survey and choose
A free site survey looks at the setting, ground, delivery access and where a lifting vehicle can stand. You receive a fixed written quote with the product, finish and fixing.
Plan lifting
Each bollard's weight is checked, and a lifting method is chosen, such as a vacuum lifter or crane arm, with an exclusion zone set during lifts.
Set the bollards
Each bollard is lowered onto a mortar bed with its dowel grouted in, checked plumb and aligned with its neighbours.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
| Precast concrete | Grey or coloured concrete in round, square, tapered or domed shapes, the economical public realm option. |
| Planters and blocks | Concrete planters and seating blocks used in place of bollards where a softer look is wanted. |
What moves the price in Aberdeen
Our Scotland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Aberdeen firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Number of bollards
After installation
Small chips can be repaired with a colour-matched mortar, but a bollard that has cracked through or sheared at the dowel needs replacing. Keep a note of the product name, finish and supplier, because matching a single damaged bollard years later is much easier when the original specification is known.
If posts in Aberdeen are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about concrete bollards in Aberdeen
Which parts of Aberdeen do you cover for concrete bollards?
We cover all of Aberdeen (AB11, AB25, AB10, AB24, AB16 and AB15) and the rest of Aberdeen City. We also work in Cove, Westhill and Stonehaven.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Aberdeen?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Aberdeen means Aberdeen City Council. Concrete bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Aberdeen?
In Aberdeen, typically £175–£595 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
How heavy are concrete bollards?
Often well over a hundred kilograms each, and larger designs several times that. The exact weight depends on size and shape. It means they are delivered and set using lifting equipment rather than by hand.
Should we use concrete or steel bollards?
Concrete suits landscaped and public spaces where appearance and low maintenance matter and where impacts are rare. Steel suits car parks and yards where knocks are frequent, because it bends rather than shatters. Many schemes use both in different places.