West Midlands · England
Concrete bollard installation in Solihull
Local installation of concrete bollards in Solihull — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Solihull
We supply and fit concrete bollards throughout Solihull, typically for sites such as industrial estates, business parks and high streets. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
Coverage in Solihull takes in the B91, B92, B90 and B93 postcode districts and nearby places like Catherine-de-Barnes, Hampton in Arden, Bickenhill and Barston. Jobs in Solihull can be combined with work in Shirley (1.6 miles), Birmingham (6.8 miles), Kenilworth (9.5 miles) and Smethwick (9.5 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 7 miles from Birmingham as the crow flies.
Solihull at a glance
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Highway authority
- Solihull Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Solihull Council
- Postcodes
- B91, B92, B90 and B93
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Shirley (1.6 mi), Birmingham (6.8 mi), Kenilworth (9.5 mi), Smethwick (9.5 mi)
Typical concrete bollards jobs in Solihull
Typical reasons Solihull sites choose concrete bollards:
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- Housing estates and communal areas
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
Concrete bollard prices in Solihull
| 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 Solihull
The highway authority for local roads in Solihull is Solihull 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.
Many private-land installations in Solihull 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 Solihull Council before posts go in.
Because concrete bollards are heavy, a weak foundation shows itself quickly as a tilt. 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.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
- Plan lifts with an exclusion zone and suitable lifting equipment, and record the method for the site.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Reinstate and clean
Paving is made good around each base and the bollards are cleaned of mortar and handling marks.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface finishes | Smooth, exposed aggregate, acid-etched or shot-blasted, chosen to suit paving and resist visible weathering. |
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
| Dowel-fixed or root-set | Dowels grouted into a foundation for most installations; root-set posts buried in the ground on softer sites. |
Pricing concrete bollards in Solihull
When we price concrete bollards in Solihull, these make the biggest difference:
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
- Lifting equipment and access for delivery
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. Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean.
For damaged or loose posts in Solihull, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Which parts of Solihull do you cover for concrete bollards?
We cover all of Solihull (B91, B92, B90 and B93) and the rest of West Midlands. We also work in Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Solihull?
Solihull Council is the highway authority covering Solihull'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 Solihull?
In Solihull, typically £175–£595 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our West Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Should we use concrete or steel bollards?
Concrete suits landscaped and public spaces where appearance and low maintenance matter and where impacts are rare. Steel suits car parks and yards where knocks are frequent, because it bends rather than shatters. Many schemes use both in different places.
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.
Concrete bollards near Solihull
- Shirley (1.6 mi)
- Birmingham (6.8 mi)
- Kenilworth (9.5 mi)
- Smethwick (9.5 mi)
- Redditch (10.2 mi)
- Sutton Coldfield (10.6 mi)