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Concrete bollard installation in Exmouth
Planning concrete bollards in Exmouth? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Exmouth
Across Exmouth, typical sites for concrete bollards include community buildings, local parades and small industrial units. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
We work across EX8 and EX9 — Exmouth itself and places including Lympstone, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and East Budleigh. Jobs in Exmouth can be combined with work in Exeter (9.2 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles) and Paignton (14.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Plymouth is around 37 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for East Devon
- Postcodes
- EX8 and EX9
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Exeter (9.2 mi), Newton Abbot (11 mi), Torquay (12 mi), Paignton (14.5 mi)
Exmouth: typical concrete bollard prices
| 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 Exmouth
Common uses in a place like Exmouth:
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- Edges of open land and verges subject to unauthorised vehicle access
- Housing estates and communal areas
Consents, ground and services in Exmouth
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exmouth's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Exmouth is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for East Devon) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. Access for the lifting vehicle matters: soft grass, paving and kerbs can be damaged by an outrigger, so ground protection mats are often laid before lifting begins.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm where pedestrians pass, checking against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
| 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. |
Pricing concrete bollards in Exmouth
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Exmouth firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
After installation
Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean. In areas salted heavily in winter, check for surface spalling.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Exmouth.
Common questions
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Exmouth?
We cover all of Exmouth (EX8 and EX9) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Exmouth?
The highway authority for local roads in Exmouth is Devon 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.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, 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.
Can concrete bollards be moved later?
Yes, though it takes lifting equipment. Dowel-fixed bollards can be lifted off once the grout is broken out, and the foundation removed or reused. Plan for it if you think the layout may change.