Kent · England
Concrete bollard installation in Gillingham
Local installation of concrete bollards in Gillingham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageGillingham concrete bollards
In the town of Gillingham, concrete bollards tend to go in at supermarket frontages, retail parks and housing association car parks. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
Coverage in Gillingham takes in the ME7, ME8 and ME3 postcode districts and nearby places like Lower Twydall, Capstone, Kemsley Street and Lower Rainham. Nearby, we also work in Chatham (1.1 miles), Rochester (1.9 miles), Strood (3.1 miles) and Gravesend (8.5 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Medway Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Medway Council
- Postcodes
- ME7, ME8 and ME3
- Guide price
- Typically £185–£635 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Concrete bollard prices in Gillingham
| 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.
Where concrete bollards go in around Gillingham
Typical reasons Gillingham sites choose concrete bollards:
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- School, library and civic building forecourts
Before we dig in Gillingham
The highway authority for local roads in Gillingham is Medway 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.
Many private-land installations in Gillingham 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 Medway Council before posts go in.
Services under footways are traced before excavation. Park and verge locations often have tree roots nearby, which need protecting and can push bollards over time if set too close.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm where pedestrians pass, checking against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
What happens on site
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Dowel-fixed or root-set | Dowels grouted into a foundation for most installations; root-set posts buried in the ground on softer sites. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Gillingham
Two Gillingham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
- Number of bollards
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
Keeping them working
Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean. 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 posts in Gillingham are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about concrete bollards in Gillingham
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Gillingham?
We cover all of Gillingham (ME7, ME8 and ME3) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Chatham, Rochester and Strood.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Gillingham?
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Gillingham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Gillingham?
In Gillingham, 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.
Can a chipped concrete bollard be repaired?
Small chips and edge damage can be filled with colour-matched mortar. A bollard cracked through or broken at its base needs replacing. Matching finishes is easier if the original product is still made.
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 in nearby towns
- Chatham (1.1 mi)
- Rochester (1.9 mi)
- Strood (3.1 mi)
- Gravesend (8.5 mi)
- Maidstone (8.6 mi)
- Sittingbourne (8.6 mi)