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Concrete bollard installation in Faversham
Concrete bollards supplied and fitted in Faversham, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageFaversham concrete bollards
From community buildings, community car parks and local parades, Faversham has plenty of places where concrete bollards earn their keep. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We work across ME13 — Faversham itself and places including Boughton under Blean, Eastling, Painter's Forstal and Sheldwich. Nearby, we also work in Whitstable (6.7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles), Canterbury (8.6 miles) and Herne Bay (11.1 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Faversham at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Swale
- Postcodes
- ME13
- Guide price
- Typically £185–£635 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Whitstable (6.7 mi), Sittingbourne (7 mi), Canterbury (8.6 mi), Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
What concrete bollards cost in Faversham
| 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.
Concrete bollards in Faversham: common uses
Around Faversham, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
Consents, ground and services in Faversham
In Faversham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kent County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Swale) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
- On public highway or council land, agree positions and specification with the highway authority or landowner.
- Use contrasting colours or bands so grey bollards stand out against grey paving.
How the job runs
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.
Reinstate and clean
Paving is made good around each base and the bollards are cleaned of mortar and handling marks.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface finishes | Smooth, exposed aggregate, acid-etched or shot-blasted, chosen to suit paving and resist visible weathering. |
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
What moves the price in Faversham
When we price concrete bollards in Faversham, these make the biggest difference:
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
Looking after them
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. 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 Faversham.
Concrete bollards in Faversham: FAQs
Do you install concrete bollards in Faversham?
We cover all of Faversham (ME13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Whitstable, Sittingbourne and Canterbury.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Faversham?
The highway authority for local roads in Faversham is Kent County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Concrete bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Faversham?
In Faversham, 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.
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.
Concrete bollards near Faversham
- Whitstable (6.7 mi)
- Sittingbourne (7 mi)
- Canterbury (8.6 mi)
- Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (11.6 mi)
- Gillingham (15.5 mi)