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Concrete bollard installation in Barking and Dagenham
Concrete bollards supplied and fitted in Barking and Dagenham, London: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout concrete bollards in Barking and Dagenham
From station forecourts, estate car parks and places of worship, Barking and Dagenham 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 cover the RM10, RM8, RM9, RM6 and IG11 postcode districts in Barking and Dagenham. Nearby, we also work in Redbridge (4 miles), Havering (4.3 miles), Newham (5.5 miles) and Bexley (6.6 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Barking and Dagenham Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Barking and Dagenham Council
- Postcodes
- RM10, RM8, RM9, RM6 and IG11
- Guide price
- Typically £205–£685 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £675
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Concrete bollards in Barking and Dagenham: common uses
Common uses in a place like Barking and Dagenham:
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
- Housing estates and communal areas
Barking and Dagenham: typical concrete bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £205–£405 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £345–£545 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £495–£685 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham Council is the highway authority covering Barking and Dagenham's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 (Barking and Dagenham Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Park and verge locations often have tree roots nearby, which need protecting and can push bollards over time if set too close. 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 highway authority or landowner.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm where pedestrians pass, checking against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
From survey to handover
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.
Set the bollards
Each bollard is lowered onto a mortar bed with its dowel grouted in, checked plumb and aligned with its neighbours.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Precast concrete | Grey or coloured concrete in round, square, tapered or domed shapes, the economical public realm option. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Barking and Dagenham
Two Barking and Dagenham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of bollards
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- 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. Small chips can be repaired with a colour-matched mortar, but a bollard that has cracked through or sheared at the dowel needs replacing.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Barking and Dagenham.
Common questions
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Barking and Dagenham?
We cover all of Barking and Dagenham (RM10, RM8, RM9, RM6 and IG11) and the rest of London. We also work in Redbridge, Havering and Newham.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham Council is the highway authority covering Barking and Dagenham's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 Barking and Dagenham?
In Barking and Dagenham, typically £205–£685 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £675 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Concrete bollards in nearby towns
- Redbridge (4 mi)
- Havering (4.3 mi)
- Newham (5.5 mi)
- Bexley (6.6 mi)
- South Ockendon (6.6 mi)
- Greenwich (7.5 mi)