West Midlands · England
Crash-rated bollard installation in Solihull
Crash-rated bollards supplied and fitted in Solihull, West Midlands: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageCrash-rated bollards in Solihull
In the town of Solihull, crash-rated bollards tend to go in at town-centre streets, retail parks and college campuses. Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation.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 work across B91, B92, B90 and B93 — Solihull itself and places including Catherine-de-Barnes, Hampton in Arden, Bickenhill and Barston. Nearby, we also work in Shirley (1.6 miles), Birmingham (6.8 miles), Kenilworth (9.5 miles) and Smethwick (9.5 miles), measured as the crow flies. Birmingham is around 7 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Highway authority
- Solihull Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Solihull Council
- Postcodes
- B91, B92, B90 and B93
- Guide price
- Typically £1,995–£9,995 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £3,995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Shirley (1.6 mi), Birmingham (6.8 mi), Kenilworth (9.5 mi), Smethwick (9.5 mi)
Typical crash-rated bollards jobs in Solihull
Typical reasons Solihull sites choose crash-rated bollards:
- Building entrances and forecourts flagged in a security risk assessment
- Transport interchanges, taxi ranks and drop-off zones
- Sites where a vehicle dynamics assessment shows a long straight run-up
Guide prices for Solihull
| 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.
Before we dig in Solihull
In Solihull, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Solihull 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 (Solihull Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Utility records, radar scanning and hand-dug trial holes come before any machine work, and service diversions can take longer than the bollard installation itself.
- Ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed, particularly in conservation areas or near listed buildings.
- Agree how emergency vehicles will get through, and refer to guidance on selecting and installing vehicle security barriers such as PAS 69 or ISO 22343-2.
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Static rated bollards | Fixed posts for permanent lines where vehicles never need to pass. They are a straightforward rated option to install and maintain. |
What affects the quote
Two Solihull jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Covers, finishes and any integrated lighting
- Number of posts and whether a linked beam system is needed
- Depth and volume of excavation, reinforcement and concrete
After installation
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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Solihull.
Crash-rated bollards in Solihull: FAQs
Do you install crash-rated bollards in Solihull?
We cover all of Solihull (B91, B92, B90 and B93) and the rest of West Midlands. We also work in Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth.
Do I need consent for crash-rated bollards on a public footway in Solihull?
The highway authority for local roads in Solihull is Solihull 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.
What's a typical price for crash-rated bollards in Solihull?
In Solihull, 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.
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.
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.
Crash-rated bollards in nearby towns
- Shirley (1.6 mi)
- Birmingham (6.8 mi)
- Kenilworth (9.5 mi)
- Smethwick (9.5 mi)
- Redditch (10.2 mi)
- Sutton Coldfield (10.6 mi)