Kent · England
Concrete bollard installation in Gravesend
Concrete bollards for sites across Gravesend and the rest of Kent, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout concrete bollards in Gravesend
Whether it's high street shopfronts, filling-station forecourts and schools, concrete bollards in Gravesend are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
Coverage in Gravesend takes in the DA12, DA11 and DA13 postcode districts and nearby places like Shorne, Shorne Ridgeway, Sole Street and Gold Street. We also cover neighbouring Strood (5.7 miles), Dartford (6.8 miles), Rochester (6.9 miles) and Chatham (8 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Gravesham
- Postcodes
- DA12, DA11 and DA13
- Guide price
- Typically £185–£635 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What Gravesend sites use concrete bollards for
Around Gravesend, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- Housing estates and communal areas
Gravesend: typical concrete bollard prices
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Gravesend
The highway authority for local roads in Gravesend 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.
Many private-land installations in Gravesend 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 the council for Gravesham 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.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
- On public highway or council land, agree positions and specification with the highway authority or landowner.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Set the bollards
Each bollard is lowered onto a mortar bed with its dowel grouted in, checked plumb and aligned with its neighbours.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Gravesend
Two Gravesend jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
Keeping them working
Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean. If a line is regularly struck by vehicles, consider whether steel cores, a tested product or a different layout would suit better.
If posts in Gravesend are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Concrete bollards in Gravesend: FAQs
Which parts of Gravesend do you cover for concrete bollards?
We cover all of Gravesend (DA12, DA11 and DA13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Strood, Dartford and Rochester.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Gravesend?
In Gravesend, 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.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Gravesend?
In Gravesend, 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.
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.
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.