Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Concrete bollard installation in Dunoon
Local installation of concrete bollards in Dunoon — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDunoon concrete bollards
Whether it's local parades, high street shopfronts and community car parks, concrete bollards in Dunoon are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
Coverage in Dunoon takes in the PA23 postcode district and nearby places like Sandbank, Innellan, Kilmun and Blairmore. There are no other towns of Dunoon's size close by, so crews travel in specifically for jobs here.
Local details
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Argyll and Bute Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Postcodes
- PA23
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Concrete bollards in Dunoon: common uses
Around Dunoon, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- Edges of open land and verges subject to unauthorised vehicle access
- School, library and civic building forecourts
Concrete bollard prices in Dunoon
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Dunoon
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dunoon means Argyll and Bute Council. Concrete bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
If your site in Dunoon is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Argyll and Bute Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Park and verge locations often have tree roots nearby, which need protecting and can push bollards over time if set too close. Because concrete bollards are heavy, a weak foundation shows itself quickly as a tilt.
- Plan lifts with an exclusion zone and suitable lifting equipment, and record the method for the site.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
From survey to handover
Excavate and cast foundations
Small foundations are excavated, checked for services and cast with a dowel hole or sleeve at the right position and level.
Reinstate and clean
Paving is made good around each base and the bollards are cleaned of mortar and handling marks.
Protect while the grout cures
Bollards are left undisturbed until the grout and foundation have gained strength, with temporary barriers if vehicles use the area. Lines that need to open to traffic quickly can use faster-setting grouts where the product allows.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Precast concrete | Grey or coloured concrete in round, square, tapered or domed shapes, the economical public realm option. |
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
| Dowel-fixed or root-set | Dowels grouted into a foundation for most installations; root-set posts buried in the ground on softer sites. |
What moves the price in Dunoon
Our Scotland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Dunoon firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
Keeping them working
Small chips can be repaired with a colour-matched mortar, but a bollard that has cracked through or sheared at the dowel needs replacing. In areas salted heavily in winter, check for surface spalling.
If posts in Dunoon are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about concrete bollards in Dunoon
Which parts of Dunoon do you cover for concrete bollards?
We cover all of Dunoon (PA23) and the rest of Argyll and Bute.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dunoon?
Dunoon falls under Argyll and Bute Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Dunoon?
In Dunoon, 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.
Can a chipped concrete bollard be repaired?
Small chips and edge damage can be filled with colour-matched mortar. A bollard cracked through or broken at its base needs replacing. Matching finishes is easier if the original product is still made.
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.