West Sussex · England
Concrete bollard installation in Chichester
Concrete bollards for sites across Chichester and the rest of West Sussex, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageChichester concrete bollards
Concrete bollards suit plenty of Chichester sites, filling-station forecourts, schools and community car parks among them. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
We work across PO19, PO18 and PO20 — Chichester itself and places including Fishbourne, Bosham, Westhampnett and Nutbourne. Jobs in Chichester can be combined with work in Bognor Regis (5.8 miles), Havant (9.1 miles), Littlehampton (10.6 miles) and Waterlooville (11.3 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 14 miles from Portsmouth as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Chichester
- Postcodes
- PO19, PO18 and PO20
- Guide price
- Typically £185–£635 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi), Havant (9.1 mi), Littlehampton (10.6 mi), Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
Where concrete bollards go in around Chichester
Common uses in a place like Chichester:
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Town centre squares and pedestrianised streets
- Edges of open land and verges subject to unauthorised vehicle access
Chichester: typical concrete bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £185–£375 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £315–£505 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £455–£635 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Chichester
The highway authority for local roads in Chichester is West Sussex County 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 Chichester is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Chichester) 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.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm where pedestrians pass, checking against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
From survey to handover
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reconstituted stone | Crushed natural stone in a concrete mix, giving a Portland, buff or granite-like appearance for civic and heritage settings. |
| Surface finishes | Smooth, exposed aggregate, acid-etched or shot-blasted, chosen to suit paving and resist visible weathering. |
| Planters and blocks | Concrete planters and seating blocks used in place of bollards where a softer look is wanted. |
What moves the price in Chichester
Two Chichester jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of bollards
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Reinstatement of paving or turf
Keeping them working
Concrete bollards need very little: occasional washing, removal of graffiti with suitable cleaners, and checks for chips, cracks and lean. 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 Chichester.
Concrete bollards in Chichester: FAQs
Which parts of Chichester do you cover for concrete bollards?
We cover all of Chichester (PO19, PO18 and PO20) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Bognor Regis, Havant and Littlehampton.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Chichester?
In Chichester, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from West Sussex County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for concrete bollards in Chichester?
In Chichester, typically £185–£635 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our South 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.
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.
Concrete bollards in nearby towns
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi)
- Havant (9.1 mi)
- Littlehampton (10.6 mi)
- Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
- Portsmouth (13.8 mi)
- Gosport (15.5 mi)