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Concrete bollard installation in East Sussex
Concrete bollards for sites across East Sussex: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in East Sussex
Across East Sussex, typical sites for concrete bollards include distribution parks, retail parks and multi-storey car parks. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
Highway authorities for local roads in East Sussex: Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council.
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Guide prices in East Sussex
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £185–£375 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £315–£505 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £455–£635 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in East Sussex
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Eastbourne | East Sussex County Council | the council for Eastbourne |
| Hastings | East Sussex County Council | the council for Hastings |
| Hove | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | East Sussex County Council | the council for Rother |
| Hailsham | East Sussex County Council | the council for Wealden |
| Seaford | East Sussex County Council | the council for Lewes |
| Rottingdean | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Crowborough | East Sussex County Council | the council for Wealden |
| Portslade | Brighton and Hove City Council | Brighton and Hove City Council |
Rules for concrete bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. 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 England.
How installation works
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.
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.
Concrete bollards in East Sussex: FAQs
Do you cover all of East Sussex for concrete bollards?
Yes — including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Seaford and Rottingdean. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do concrete bollards cost in East Sussex?
In East Sussex, typically £185–£635 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our South East 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 Sussex?
For local roads, Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.