Midlothian · Scotland
Concrete bollard installation in Bonnyrigg
Local installation of concrete bollards in Bonnyrigg — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageBonnyrigg concrete bollards
Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings. In Bonnyrigg, that tends to mean sites such as schools, local parades and filling-station forecourts.
We work across EH19, EH18, EH24, EH20, EH25 and EH23 — Bonnyrigg itself and places including Rosewell, Loanhead, Old Pentland and Roslin. We also cover neighbouring Dalkeith (2 miles), Musselburgh (5.2 miles), Penicuik (5.5 miles) and Edinburgh (6.5 miles) — distances are straight-line. Bonnyrigg is about 6 miles from Edinburgh.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Midlothian, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Midlothian Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Midlothian Council
- Postcodes
- EH19, EH18, EH24, EH20, EH25 and EH23
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Dalkeith (2 mi), Musselburgh (5.2 mi), Penicuik (5.5 mi), Edinburgh (6.5 mi)
Typical concrete bollards jobs in Bonnyrigg
Around Bonnyrigg, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- Town centre squares and pedestrianised streets
- School, library and civic building forecourts
What concrete bollards cost in Bonnyrigg
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £175–£355 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £305–£475 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £425–£595 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Bonnyrigg
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Bonnyrigg means Midlothian Council. Concrete bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Midlothian Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
Park and verge locations often have tree roots nearby, which need protecting and can push bollards over time if set too close. Services under footways are traced before excavation.
- Use contrasting colours or bands so grey bollards stand out against grey paving.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
Installation, step by step
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 |
|---|---|
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
| 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 Bonnyrigg
Two Bonnyrigg jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Size, shape and surface finish
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
Looking after them
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. In areas salted heavily in winter, check for surface spalling.
If posts in Bonnyrigg are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Bonnyrigg do you cover for concrete bollards?
We cover all of Bonnyrigg (EH19, EH18, EH24, EH20, EH25 and EH23) and the rest of Midlothian. We also work in Dalkeith, Musselburgh and Penicuik.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bonnyrigg?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Bonnyrigg means Midlothian Council. Concrete bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Bonnyrigg?
In Bonnyrigg, typically £175–£595 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Concrete bollards near Bonnyrigg
- Dalkeith (2 mi)
- Musselburgh (5.2 mi)
- Penicuik (5.5 mi)
- Edinburgh (6.5 mi)
- Tranent (7.6 mi)
- South Queensferry (14 mi)