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Concrete bollard installation in Exeter
Concrete bollards for sites across Exeter and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Exeter
Across Exeter, typical sites for concrete bollards include business parks, housing association car parks and retail parks. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
Coverage in Exeter takes in the EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3 postcode districts and nearby places like Nadderwater, Topsham, Ide and West Clyst. We also cover neighbouring Exmouth (9.2 miles), Tiverton (12.4 miles), Newton Abbot (14 miles) and Torquay (18.1 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 36 miles from Plymouth as the crow flies.
Exeter at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Exeter
- Postcodes
- EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Exmouth (9.2 mi), Tiverton (12.4 mi), Newton Abbot (14 mi), Torquay (18.1 mi)
Concrete bollard prices in Exeter
| 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.
Concrete bollards in Exeter: common uses
Typical reasons Exeter sites choose concrete bollards:
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
- Housing estates and communal areas
Consents, ground and services in Exeter
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exeter's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Exeter need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Exeter before posts go in.
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.
- Use contrasting colours or bands so grey bollards stand out against grey paving.
What happens on site
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.
Set the bollards
Each bollard is lowered onto a mortar bed with its dowel grouted in, checked plumb and aligned with its neighbours.
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 |
|---|---|
| Planters and blocks | Concrete planters and seating blocks used in place of bollards where a softer look is wanted. |
| Precast concrete | Grey or coloured concrete in round, square, tapered or domed shapes, the economical public realm option. |
| Surface finishes | Smooth, exposed aggregate, acid-etched or shot-blasted, chosen to suit paving and resist visible weathering. |
What moves the price in Exeter
When we price concrete bollards in Exeter, these make the biggest difference:
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Size, shape and surface finish
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
After installation
Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean. 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 Exeter are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about concrete bollards in Exeter
Do you install concrete bollards in Exeter?
We cover all of Exeter (EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Exeter?
In Exeter, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Exeter?
In Exeter, typically £175–£595 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
How are concrete bollards fixed down?
Usually with a steel dowel at the base grouted into a small concrete foundation, so they cannot be pushed or rocked. Some designs have a root buried in the ground instead. Free-standing placement is used only for temporary layouts.
Are concrete bollards anti-ram?
Only if that specific product has been crash-tested. Weight alone does not make a bollard crash-rated, and an untested concrete post can crack or shear when hit hard. Tested concrete-clad products exist for security use.