Scottish Borders · Scotland
Concrete bollard installation in Hawick
Local installation of concrete bollards in Hawick — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout concrete bollards in Hawick
Whether it's community car parks, high street shopfronts and schools, concrete bollards in Hawick are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
We work across TD9 — Hawick itself and places including Denholm and Bonchester Bridge. We also cover neighbouring Galashiels (13.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. Hawick is about 40 miles from Edinburgh.
Hawick at a glance
- Area
- Scottish Borders, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Scottish Borders Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Scottish Borders Council
- Postcodes
- TD9
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Galashiels (13.3 mi)
Concrete bollard prices in Hawick
| 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.
Concrete bollards in Hawick: common uses
Typical reasons Hawick sites choose concrete bollards:
- Town centre squares and pedestrianised streets
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
Before we dig in Hawick
Hawick falls under Scottish Borders Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
If your site in Hawick is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Scottish Borders Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Services under footways are traced before excavation. Because concrete bollards are heavy, a weak foundation shows itself quickly as a tilt.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm where pedestrians pass, checking against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
How the job runs
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dowel-fixed or root-set | Dowels grouted into a foundation for most installations; root-set posts buried in the ground on softer sites. |
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
What moves the price in Hawick
Two Hawick jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Size, shape and surface finish
- Number of bollards
Looking after them
Small chips can be repaired with a colour-matched mortar, but a bollard that has cracked through or sheared at the dowel needs replacing. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Hawick.
Concrete bollards in Hawick: FAQs
Do you install concrete bollards in Hawick?
We cover all of Hawick (TD9) and the rest of Scottish Borders. We also work in Galashiels.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Hawick?
Hawick falls under Scottish Borders Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Hawick?
In Hawick, 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.
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.