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Crash-rated bollard installation in Merseyside
Crash-rated bollards for sites across Merseyside: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageCrash-rated bollards in Merseyside
Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation. We cover Merseyside — Liverpool, St Helens, Birkenhead, Southport and Wallasey and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Merseyside: Knowsley Council, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council, St. Helens Council and Wirral Council.
Choose your town in Merseyside
- Liverpool
- St Helens
- Birkenhead
- Southport
- Wallasey
- Bootle
- Bebington
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Heswall
- Maghull
- Newton-le-Willows
- Formby
- Litherland
- Halewood
Guide prices in Merseyside
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,945–£5,245 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,295–£7,595 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,645–£9,795 + 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; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Merseyside
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Liverpool City Council | Liverpool City Council |
| St Helens | St. Helens Council | St. Helens Council |
| Birkenhead | Wirral Council | Wirral Council |
| Southport | Sefton Council | Sefton Council |
| Wallasey | Wirral Council | Wirral Council |
| Bootle | Sefton Council | Sefton Council |
| Bebington | Wirral Council | Wirral Council |
| Huyton | Knowsley Council | Knowsley Council |
| Kirkby | Knowsley Council | Knowsley Council |
| Prescot | Knowsley Council | Knowsley Council |
| Heswall | Wirral Council | Wirral Council |
| Maghull | Sefton Council | Sefton Council |
| Newton-le-Willows | St. Helens Council | St. Helens Council |
| Formby | Sefton Council | Sefton Council |
| Litherland | Sefton Council | Sefton Council |
| Halewood | Knowsley Council | Knowsley Council |
Rules for crash-rated bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
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.
Cure, protect and reinstate
The posts are protected while the concrete gains strength, and the surface is reinstated to match. The line should not be treated as fully effective until the specified curing period has passed.
Hand over a build record
You receive photographs of the reinforcement and excavation before each pour, concrete delivery tickets, as-built positions and the manufacturer's product certification, ready for your adviser and insurers.
Crash-rated bollards in Merseyside: FAQs
Do you cover all of Merseyside for crash-rated bollards?
Yes — including Liverpool, St Helens, Birkenhead, Southport, Wallasey, Bootle, Bebington and Huyton. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do crash-rated bollards cost in Merseyside?
In Merseyside, typically £1,945–£9,795 per bollard, supplied and installed on a standard tested foundation, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £3,895 plus VAT, using our North West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Merseyside?
For local roads, Knowsley Council, Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council, St. Helens Council and Wirral Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
When can we rely on the new bollards?
Only once the concrete has reached the strength set in the specification. The posts are physically in place as soon as the pour is finished, but the rated performance depends on the foundation, and full design strength is commonly taken at around 28 days. Your adviser may arrange temporary measures to cover the gap.
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.