Tyne and Wear · England
Concrete bollard installation in Felling
Planning concrete bollards in Felling? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageFelling concrete bollards
From filling-station forecourts, community car parks and high street shopfronts, Felling has plenty of places where concrete bollards earn their keep. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We work across NE10 — Felling itself and places including Follingsby. Jobs in Felling can be combined with work in Gateshead (1.4 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 miles), Hebburn (2.6 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles) (straight-line distances).
Felling at a glance
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE10
- Guide price
- Typically £165–£575 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £565
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1.4 mi), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi), Hebburn (2.6 mi), Wallsend (3 mi)
Felling: typical concrete bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £165–£335 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £285–£455 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £405–£575 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical concrete bollards jobs in Felling
Around Felling, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Edges of open land and verges subject to unauthorised vehicle access
- Town centre squares and pedestrianised streets
Before we dig in Felling
The highway authority for local roads in Felling is Gateshead Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Concrete bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
If your site in Felling is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Gateshead Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
| Planters and blocks | Concrete planters and seating blocks used in place of bollards where a softer look is wanted. |
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
What affects the quote
Two Felling jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Number of bollards
Keeping them working
Small chips can be repaired with a colour-matched mortar, but a bollard that has cracked through or sheared at the dowel needs replacing. In areas salted heavily in winter, check for surface spalling.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Felling.
Questions about concrete bollards in Felling
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Felling?
We cover all of Felling (NE10) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Felling?
The highway authority for local roads in Felling is Gateshead Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Concrete bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Felling?
In Felling, typically £165–£575 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £565 plus VAT, using our North East 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 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.
Concrete bollards in nearby towns
- Gateshead (1.4 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi)
- Hebburn (2.6 mi)
- Wallsend (3 mi)
- Jarrow (3.9 mi)
- Washington (4.3 mi)