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Concrete bollard installation in Ealing
Concrete bollards for sites across Ealing and the rest of London, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout concrete bollards in Ealing
From places of worship, station forecourts and shopping parades, Ealing has plenty of places where concrete bollards earn their keep. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
We cover Ealing's W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3 and UB1 postcode districts, including places such as Southall, Greenford and Northolt. Jobs in Ealing can be combined with work in Brent (3.1 miles), Hammersmith and Fulham (4 miles), Harrow (5 miles) and Hounslow (5.1 miles) (straight-line distances).
Ealing at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Ealing Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Ealing Council
- Postcodes
- W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3, UB1, UB5 and UB2
- Guide price
- Typically £205–£685 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £675
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Brent (3.1 mi), Hammersmith and Fulham (4 mi), Harrow (5 mi), Hounslow (5.1 mi)
What Ealing sites use concrete bollards for
Around Ealing, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- Housing estates and communal areas
Ealing: 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.
What we check first in Ealing
Ealing Council is the highway authority covering Ealing'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 (Ealing Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Because concrete bollards are heavy, a weak foundation shows itself quickly as a tilt. 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.
- Use contrasting colours or bands so grey bollards stand out against grey paving.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface finishes | Smooth, exposed aggregate, acid-etched or shot-blasted, chosen to suit paving and resist visible weathering. |
| Precast concrete | Grey or coloured concrete in round, square, tapered or domed shapes, the economical public realm option. |
| Planters and blocks | Concrete planters and seating blocks used in place of bollards where a softer look is wanted. |
Pricing concrete bollards in Ealing
Two Ealing jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
- 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. If a line is regularly struck by vehicles, consider whether steel cores, a tested product or a different layout would suit better.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Ealing.
Questions about concrete bollards in Ealing
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Ealing?
We cover all of Ealing (W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3 and UB1) and the rest of London. We also work in Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham and Harrow.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Ealing?
The highway authority for local roads in Ealing is Ealing Council; 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.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Ealing?
In Ealing, 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.
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.
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
- Brent (3.1 mi)
- Hammersmith and Fulham (4 mi)
- Harrow (5 mi)
- Hounslow (5.1 mi)
- Kensington and Chelsea (5.1 mi)
- Hillingdon (5.9 mi)