County Durham · England
Concrete bollard installation in Durham
Concrete bollards for sites across Durham and the rest of County Durham, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout concrete bollards in Durham
Across Durham, typical sites for concrete bollards include local parades, schools and small industrial units. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We cover Durham's DH1, DH7 and DH6 postcode districts, including places such as High Shincliffe, Shincliffe, Sherburn House and Houghall. We also cover neighbouring Chester-le-Street (5.7 miles), Houghton-le-Spring (6.2 miles), Stanley (8 miles) and Washington (8.8 miles) — distances are straight-line. Durham is about 14 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Durham at a glance
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Highway authority
- Durham County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for County Durham
- Postcodes
- DH1, DH7 and DH6
- Guide price
- Typically £165–£575 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £565
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Chester-le-Street (5.7 mi), Houghton-le-Spring (6.2 mi), Stanley (8 mi), Washington (8.8 mi)
What Durham sites use concrete bollards for
Common uses in a place like Durham:
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Edges of open land and verges subject to unauthorised vehicle access
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
Concrete bollard prices in Durham
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £165–£335 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £285–£455 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £405–£575 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Durham
The highway authority for local roads in Durham is Durham County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Concrete bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
If your site in Durham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for County Durham) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Services under footways are traced before excavation. Each post sits on a concrete base on firm ground, and on soft verges or made ground the base is deepened or widened to suit.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
- On public highway or council land, agree positions and specification with the highway authority or landowner.
How the job runs
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.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dowel-fixed or root-set | Dowels grouted into a foundation for most installations; root-set posts buried in the ground on softer sites. |
| Planters and blocks | Concrete planters and seating blocks used in place of bollards where a softer look is wanted. |
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
What affects the quote
Our North East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Durham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
- Size, shape and surface finish
- Number of bollards
Looking after them
In areas salted heavily in winter, check for surface spalling. If a line is regularly struck by vehicles, consider whether steel cores, a tested product or a different layout would suit better.
For damaged or loose posts in Durham, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about concrete bollards in Durham
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Durham?
We cover all of Durham (DH1, DH7 and DH6) and the rest of County Durham. We also work in Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Durham?
In Durham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Durham County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Durham?
In Durham, typically £165–£575 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £565 plus VAT, using our North East 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.
Concrete bollards near Durham
- Chester-le-Street (5.7 mi)
- Houghton-le-Spring (6.2 mi)
- Stanley (8 mi)
- Washington (8.8 mi)
- Bishop Auckland (9.3 mi)
- Peterlee (9.6 mi)