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Concrete bollard installation in Tiverton
Local installation of concrete bollards in Tiverton — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageTiverton concrete bollards
Concrete bollards suit plenty of Tiverton sites, community buildings, filling-station forecourts and small industrial units among them. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We work across EX16 — Tiverton itself and places including Sampford Peverell, Witheridge, Halberton and Oakford. We also cover neighbouring Exeter (12.4 miles), Taunton (18.6 miles) and Exmouth (20.1 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Mid Devon
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What concrete bollards cost in Tiverton
| 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.
What Tiverton sites use concrete bollards for
Common uses in a place like Tiverton:
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Edges of open land and verges subject to unauthorised vehicle access
Before we dig in Tiverton
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Tiverton'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 Tiverton 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 Mid Devon before posts go in.
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. Because concrete bollards are heavy, a weak foundation shows itself quickly as a tilt.
- On public highway or council land, agree positions and specification with the highway authority or landowner.
- Use contrasting colours or bands so grey bollards stand out against grey paving.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Precast concrete | Grey or coloured concrete in round, square, tapered or domed shapes, the economical public realm option. |
Pricing concrete bollards in Tiverton
When we price concrete bollards in Tiverton, these make the biggest difference:
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Size, shape and surface finish
After installation
If a line is regularly struck by vehicles, consider whether steel cores, a tested product or a different layout would suit better. Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean.
For damaged or loose posts in Tiverton, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about concrete bollards in Tiverton
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Tiverton?
We cover all of Tiverton (EX16) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Tiverton?
The highway authority for local roads in Tiverton 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.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, 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.
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.