Kent · England
Crash-rated bollard installation in Gravesend
Crash-rated bollards for sites across Gravesend and the rest of Kent, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageGravesend crash-rated bollards
From schools, high street shopfronts and filling-station forecourts, Gravesend has plenty of places where crash-rated bollards earn their keep. The rating only holds when the bollard is installed to the same foundation design that was tested.
We work across DA12, DA11 and DA13 — Gravesend itself and places including Shorne, Shorne Ridgeway, Sole Street and Gold Street. Nearby, we also work in Strood (5.7 miles), Dartford (6.8 miles), Rochester (6.9 miles) and Chatham (8 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Gravesham
- Postcodes
- DA12, DA11 and DA13
- Guide price
- Typically £2,095–£10,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £4,245
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical crash-rated bollards jobs in Gravesend
Around Gravesend, crash-rated bollards usually solve one of these:
- Stadiums, arenas and event venues with predictable crowd flows
- Data centres, utilities and critical infrastructure perimeters
- Transport interchanges, taxi ranks and drop-off zones
What crash-rated bollards cost in Gravesend
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,095–£5,695 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,645–£8,245 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £7,195–£10,595 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 50 mph (80 km/h), or a specialist foundation |
Per bollard, supplied and installed on a standard tested foundation; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Gravesend
The highway authority for local roads in Gravesend is Kent County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Crash-rated 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 Gravesend is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Gravesham) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Rated foundations are large, and excavation is often where projects run into trouble. Footways and forecourts in towns are usually crowded with cables, gas mains, water pipes and old drainage, and a single unexpected duct can stop a bollard position.
- Confirm who owns the land: works on public highway usually need the highway authority's agreement, and permanent street furniture there may need a licence.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed, particularly in conservation areas or near listed buildings.
How the job runs
Start from the specification
We work from the specification issued by your security adviser or the manufacturer: product, rating, positions and foundation drawing. If no specification exists yet, we can put you in touch with the manufacturer's technical team, but we do not set the threat level ourselves.
Set out and excavate
Positions are set out to the drawing and excavated to the tested depth and width, with shoring where the ground needs it. Spoil is removed as work progresses.
Fix reinforcement and set the posts
The reinforcement cage is built to the drawing and the bollards are held to line and level in templates. Concrete is poured to the specified grade, with samples taken for testing if the specification calls for them.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rated removable or automatic posts | Where an entrance must open for deliveries or emergency vehicles, rated removable, retractable or automatic models are available. Check that the rating stated is for the exact model and position you are buying. |
| Static rated bollards | Fixed posts for permanent lines where vehicles never need to pass. They are a straightforward rated option to install and maintain. |
| Finishes and visibility bands | Galvanised and powder-coated finishes in RAL colours, with contrasting or reflective bands near the top so the posts are visible to pedestrians and drivers. |
What affects the quote
Two Gravesend jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Depth and volume of excavation, reinforcement and concrete
- Number of posts and whether a linked beam system is needed
- Buried services, diversions and ground investigation
Keeping them working
Look for cracked surfacing at the base, movement, damaged covers and faded bands. Keep inspection records with the original test certificate so the line's condition can be shown to insurers or a security adviser.
For damaged or loose posts in Gravesend, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you install crash-rated bollards in Gravesend?
We cover all of Gravesend (DA12, DA11 and DA13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Strood, Dartford and Rochester.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Gravesend?
In Gravesend, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kent 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 crash-rated bollards in Gravesend?
In Gravesend, typically £2,095–£10,595 per bollard, supplied and installed on a standard tested foundation, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £4,245 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
What does a crash rating code actually tell me?
It tells you the vehicle used in the test, how fast it was travelling, the angle it hit at and how far it got past the bollard line. Your security adviser compares those figures with the vehicle and speed achievable on your approach. A rating that does not match the site's real risk is either more than you need or not enough.
What happens if a rated bollard is struck?
Make the area safe and have the post assessed before relying on it again. A rated bollard that has absorbed a serious impact is usually replaced, and the manufacturer may need to check the foundation or insert. We can install the replacement to the original tested detail.