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Crash-rated bollard installation in West Midlands
Crash-rated bollards for sites across West Midlands: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageCrash-rated bollards in West Midlands
Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation.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 West Midlands — Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in West Midlands: Birmingham City Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Coventry City Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, Solihull Council and Walsall Council.
Choose your town in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
Guide prices in West Midlands
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,995–£5,345 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,395–£7,745 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,795–£9,995 + 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; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across West Midlands
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Birmingham City Council | Birmingham City Council |
| Coventry | Coventry City Council | Coventry City Council |
| Wolverhampton | City of Wolverhampton Council | City of Wolverhampton Council |
| Dudley | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Walsall | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Solihull | Solihull Council | Solihull Council |
| Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham City Council | Birmingham City Council |
| West Bromwich | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Halesowen | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Stourbridge | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Smethwick | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Willenhall | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Tipton | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Bloxwich | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Wednesfield | City of Wolverhampton Council | City of Wolverhampton Council |
| Shirley | Solihull Council | Solihull Council |
| Brierley Hill | Dudley Council | Dudley Council |
| Aldridge | Walsall Council | Walsall Council |
| Wednesbury | Sandwell Council | Sandwell Council |
| Kingswinford | Dudley Council | Dudley 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
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.
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.
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.
Crash-rated bollards in West Midlands: FAQs
Do you cover all of West Midlands for crash-rated bollards?
Yes — including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and West Bromwich. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do crash-rated bollards cost in West Midlands?
In West Midlands, typically £1,995–£9,995 per bollard, supplied and installed on a standard tested foundation, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £3,995 plus VAT, using our West Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in West Midlands?
For local roads, Birmingham City Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Coventry City Council, Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, Solihull Council and Walsall Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
Is a heavy unrated steel post good enough instead?
Not where the risk is a deliberate vehicle attack. An unrated post may look solid, but nobody can say what it will stop because it has never been tested with its foundation. Unrated steel suits nuisance parking and low-speed knocks, not crowds or buildings flagged in a security assessment.