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Crash-rated bollard installation in Reigate
Planning crash-rated bollards in Reigate? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageCrash-rated bollards in Reigate
We supply and fit crash-rated bollards throughout Reigate, typically for sites such as small industrial units, filling-station forecourts and schools. Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation.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 Reigate's RH2 postcode district, including places such as Nalderswood and Sidlow. We also cover neighbouring Redhill (1.5 miles), Horley (4.8 miles), Banstead (5.9 miles) and Caterham (6.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. Reigate is about 28 miles from Brighton.
Reigate at a glance
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Guide price
- Typically £2,095–£10,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £4,245
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What crash-rated bollards cost in Reigate
| 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.
Crash-rated bollards in Reigate: common uses
Around Reigate, crash-rated bollards usually solve one of these:
- Data centres, utilities and critical infrastructure perimeters
- Stadiums, arenas and event venues with predictable crowd flows
- Pedestrianised streets, plazas and crowded public spaces
Consents, ground and services in Reigate
In Reigate, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Reigate and Banstead) first — we flag this at survey.
Reinstatement matches paving, tactile surfaces and kerbs. 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.
- Check that the test certificate matches the exact model, configuration and foundation being installed, and keep it with the site records.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed, particularly in conservation areas or near listed buildings.
How the job runs
Free site survey and ground checks
A free site survey looks at access, surfaces and likely services, followed by utility searches, radar scanning and trial holes where needed. You then receive a fixed written quote based on what the survey found.
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heights and diameters | Exposed heights are commonly around 800 to 1,000 mm, with core diameters varying by model and rating. Larger diameters are not always needed to achieve a given rating. |
| Deep or standard foundation designs | Deep foundations suit open ground where excavation is unrestricted. Where services or slabs get in the way, shallow-mount tested designs may be a better fit. |
| Decorative covers | Stainless steel, cast or polymer sleeves can be fitted over the steel core to suit a streetscape. Use covers supplied or approved by the manufacturer so the tested product is not altered. |
What affects the quote
Two Reigate jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Reinstatement of natural stone, tactile paving or specialist surfaces
- The rating required and the product range that achieves it
- Buried services, diversions and ground investigation
Looking after them
Keep inspection records with the original test certificate so the line's condition can be shown to insurers or a security adviser. Static rated bollards need little routine work, but they should be inspected periodically and always after any impact.
If posts in Reigate are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about crash-rated bollards in Reigate
Which parts of Reigate do you cover for crash-rated bollards?
We cover all of Reigate (RH2) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Redhill, Horley and Banstead.
Do I need consent for crash-rated bollards on a public footway in Reigate?
In Reigate, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey 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 Reigate?
In Reigate, 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.
Why can't the foundation be adjusted to suit our ground?
Because the rating belongs to the bollard and foundation as tested together. Making the hole shallower, narrower or lighter on steel changes how the system behaves on impact. If site conditions force a change, the manufacturer has to approve it in writing, and some changes mean choosing a different product such as a shallow-mount system.