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Concrete bollard installation in City of London
Local installation of concrete bollards in City of London — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in City of London
Concrete bollards suit plenty of City of London sites, shopping parades, estate car parks and mews courtyards among them. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
Coverage in City of London takes in the EC2V, EC2R, EC2Y, EC4N, EC4M and EC4V postcode districts. Jobs in City of London can be combined with work in Islington (2.2 miles), Tower Hamlets (2.5 miles), Westminster (2.6 miles) and Hackney (3 miles) (straight-line distances).
City of London at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- the City of London Corporation (local roads)
- Planning authority
- The City of London Corporation
- Postcodes
- EC2V, EC2R, EC2Y, EC4N, EC4M, EC4V, EC2M and EC4R
- Guide price
- Typically £205–£685 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £675
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Islington (2.2 mi), Tower Hamlets (2.5 mi), Westminster (2.6 mi), Hackney (3 mi)
Concrete bollard prices in City of London
| 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.
Typical concrete bollards jobs in City of London
Around City of London, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Housing estates and communal areas
Permissions and groundwork in City of London
The highway authority for local roads in City of London is the City of London Corporation; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Concrete bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
If your site in City of London is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (The City of London Corporation) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
- Plan lifts with an exclusion zone and suitable lifting equipment, and record the method for the site.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
What happens on site
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
| Surface finishes | Smooth, exposed aggregate, acid-etched or shot-blasted, chosen to suit paving and resist visible weathering. |
| Dowel-fixed or root-set | Dowels grouted into a foundation for most installations; root-set posts buried in the ground on softer sites. |
What moves the price in City of London
When we price concrete bollards in City of London, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of bollards
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
After installation
Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean. 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 City of London.
Common questions
Which parts of City of London do you cover for concrete bollards?
We cover all of City of London (EC2V, EC2R, EC2Y, EC4N, EC4M and EC4V) and the rest of London. We also work in Islington, Tower Hamlets and Westminster.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in City of London?
In City of London, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from the City of London Corporation, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do concrete bollards cost in City of London?
In City of London, 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.
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.
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.
Concrete bollards in nearby towns
- Islington (2.2 mi)
- Tower Hamlets (2.5 mi)
- Westminster (2.6 mi)
- Hackney (3 mi)
- Camden (3.5 mi)
- Southwark (3.7 mi)