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Concrete bollard installation in Scottish Borders
Concrete bollards for sites across Scottish Borders: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Scottish Borders
Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place. We cover Scottish Borders — Hawick and Galashiels.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Scottish Borders: Scottish Borders Council.
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Guide prices in Scottish Borders
| 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.
Local authorities across Scottish Borders
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Hawick | Scottish Borders Council | Scottish Borders Council |
| Galashiels | Scottish Borders Council | Scottish Borders Council |
Rules for concrete bollards in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
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.
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.
Concrete bollards in Scottish Borders: FAQs
Do you cover all of Scottish Borders for concrete bollards?
Yes — including Hawick and Galashiels. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Scottish Borders?
In Scottish Borders, 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.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Scottish Borders?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Scottish Borders Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
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.
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.