Inverclyde · Scotland
Concrete bollard installation in Greenock
Local installation of concrete bollards in Greenock — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout concrete bollards in Greenock
We supply and fit concrete bollards throughout Greenock, typically for sites such as schools, local parades and high street shopfronts. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
We cover Greenock's PA15 and PA16 postcode districts, including places such as Inverkip. Jobs in Greenock can be combined with work in Gourock (2.4 miles), Port Glasgow (2.9 miles), Largs (11.2 miles) and Erskine (12.5 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 20 miles from Glasgow as the crow flies.
Greenock at a glance
- Area
- Inverclyde, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Inverclyde Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Inverclyde Council
- Postcodes
- PA15 and PA16
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gourock (2.4 mi), Port Glasgow (2.9 mi), Largs (11.2 mi), Erskine (12.5 mi)
What Greenock sites use concrete bollards for
Common uses in a place like Greenock:
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
What concrete bollards cost in Greenock
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Greenock
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Greenock means Inverclyde Council. Concrete bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
If your site in Greenock is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Inverclyde Council) 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.
- On public highway or council land, agree positions and specification with the roads authority or landowner.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Dowel-fixed or root-set | Dowels grouted into a foundation for most installations; root-set posts buried in the ground on softer sites. |
| 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 Greenock
When we price concrete bollards in Greenock, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of bollards
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
Keeping them working
Keep a note of the product name, finish and supplier, because matching a single damaged bollard years later is much easier when the original specification is known. If a line is regularly struck by vehicles, consider whether steel cores, a tested product or a different layout would suit better.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Greenock.
Common questions
Do you install concrete bollards in Greenock?
We cover all of Greenock (PA15 and PA16) and the rest of Inverclyde. We also work in Gourock, Port Glasgow and Largs.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Greenock?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Greenock means Inverclyde Council. Concrete bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Greenock?
In Greenock, 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.
Are concrete bollards anti-ram?
Only if that specific product has been crash-tested. Weight alone does not make a bollard crash-rated, and an untested concrete post can crack or shear when hit hard. Tested concrete-clad products exist for security use.
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.
Concrete bollards near Greenock
- Gourock (2.4 mi)
- Port Glasgow (2.9 mi)
- Largs (11.2 mi)
- Erskine (12.5 mi)
- Johnstone (12.6 mi)
- Clydebank (14.1 mi)