Somerset · England
Concrete bollard installation in Yeovil
Concrete bollards for sites across Yeovil and the rest of Somerset, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageYeovil concrete bollards
In the town of Yeovil, concrete bollards tend to go in at community car parks, community buildings and filling-station forecourts. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We cover Yeovil's BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14 postcode districts, including places such as Mudford Sock, Mudford, Coppits Hill and Lower Vagg. We also cover neighbouring Bridgwater (20.7 miles) and Taunton (21.1 miles) — distances are straight-line. Yeovil is about 36 miles from Bristol.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Highway authority
- Somerset Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Somerset Council
- Postcodes
- BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bridgwater (20.7 mi), Taunton (21.1 mi)
What Yeovil sites use concrete bollards for
Common uses in a place like Yeovil:
- Housing estates and communal areas
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
What concrete bollards cost in Yeovil
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Yeovil
Somerset Council is the highway authority covering Yeovil's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Yeovil need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Somerset Council before posts go in.
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.
- Plan lifts with an exclusion zone and suitable lifting equipment, and record the method for the site.
- On public highway or council land, agree positions and specification with the highway authority or landowner.
What happens on site
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.
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. |
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
| Planters and blocks | Concrete planters and seating blocks used in place of bollards where a softer look is wanted. |
What affects the quote
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Yeovil firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Number of bollards
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
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. Small chips can be repaired with a colour-matched mortar, but a bollard that has cracked through or sheared at the dowel needs replacing.
For damaged or loose posts in Yeovil, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about concrete bollards in Yeovil
Do you install concrete bollards in Yeovil?
We cover all of Yeovil (BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14) and the rest of Somerset. We also work in Bridgwater and Taunton.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Yeovil?
Somerset Council is the highway authority covering Yeovil's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Yeovil?
In Yeovil, typically £175–£595 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.