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Concrete bollard installation in East Lothian
Concrete bollards for sites across East Lothian: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in East Lothian
Across East Lothian, typical sites for concrete bollards include community buildings, small industrial units and high street shopfronts. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in East Lothian: East Lothian Council.
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Guide prices in East Lothian
| 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.
Local authorities across East Lothian
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh | East Lothian Council | East Lothian Council |
| Tranent | East Lothian Council | East Lothian Council |
| Dunbar | East Lothian Council | East Lothian Council |
Rules for concrete bollards in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
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.
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.
Concrete bollards in East Lothian: FAQs
Do you cover all of East Lothian for concrete bollards?
Yes — including Musselburgh, Tranent and Dunbar. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do concrete bollards cost in East Lothian?
In East Lothian, 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.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in East Lothian?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (East Lothian Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
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 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.