East Lothian · Scotland
Concrete bollard installation in Dunbar
Local installation of concrete bollards in Dunbar — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDunbar concrete bollards
Across Dunbar, typical sites for concrete bollards include schools, community buildings and local parades. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We cover Dunbar's EH42 and EH40 postcode districts, including places such as West Barns, Innerwick, Spott and Whitekirk. Nearby, we also work in Tranent (17.4 miles) and Musselburgh (21.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Dunbar is about 27 miles from Edinburgh.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- East Lothian, Scotland
- Roads authority
- East Lothian Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- East Lothian Council
- Postcodes
- EH42 and EH40
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Tranent (17.4 mi), Musselburgh (21.1 mi)
Concrete bollards in Dunbar: common uses
Common uses in a place like Dunbar:
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- Edges of open land and verges subject to unauthorised vehicle access
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
Guide prices for Dunbar
| 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 we check first in Dunbar
Dunbar falls under East Lothian Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
Many private-land installations in Dunbar 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 East Lothian Council before posts go in.
Because concrete bollards are heavy, a weak foundation shows itself quickly as a tilt. Services under footways are traced before excavation.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
- Use contrasting colours or bands so grey bollards stand out against grey paving.
What happens on site
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.
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.
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. |
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
Pricing concrete bollards in Dunbar
When we price concrete bollards in Dunbar, these make the biggest difference:
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
After installation
Small chips can be repaired with a colour-matched mortar, but a bollard that has cracked through or sheared at the dowel needs replacing. Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Dunbar.
Questions about concrete bollards in Dunbar
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Dunbar?
We cover all of Dunbar (EH42 and EH40) and the rest of East Lothian. We also work in Tranent and Musselburgh.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Dunbar?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dunbar means East Lothian Council. Concrete bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Dunbar?
In Dunbar, 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.
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.