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Concrete bollard installation in Kent
Concrete bollards for sites across Kent: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Kent
Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place. We cover Kent — Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Kent: Kent County Council and Medway Council.
Choose your town in Kent
- Maidstone
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Tunbridge Wells
- Folkestone
- Margate
- Ashford, Kent
- Canterbury
- Sittingbourne
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Ramsgate
- Dover
- Tonbridge
- Strood
- Whitstable
- Deal
- Sevenoaks
- Rochester
- Herne Bay
- Broadstairs
- Faversham
- Swanley
Guide prices in Kent
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in Kent
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | Kent County Council | the council for Maidstone |
| Gillingham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Chatham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Tunbridge Wells | Kent County Council | the council for Tunbridge Wells |
| Folkestone | Kent County Council | the council for Folkestone and Hythe |
| Margate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Ashford, Kent | Kent County Council | the council for Ashford |
| Canterbury | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Sittingbourne | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Gravesend | Kent County Council | the council for Gravesham |
| Dartford | Kent County Council | the council for Dartford |
| Ramsgate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Dover | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Tonbridge | Kent County Council | the council for Tonbridge and Malling |
| Strood | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Whitstable | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Deal | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Sevenoaks | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
| Rochester | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Herne Bay | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Broadstairs | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Faversham | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Swanley | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
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
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.
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 Kent: FAQs
Do you cover all of Kent for concrete bollards?
Yes — including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford, Kent and Canterbury. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Kent?
In Kent, 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 Kent?
For local roads, Kent County Council and Medway Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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 concrete bollards be moved later?
Yes, though it takes lifting equipment. Dowel-fixed bollards can be lifted off once the grout is broken out, and the foundation removed or reused. Plan for it if you think the layout may change.