Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Flexible bollard installation in Dunoon
Flexible bollards supplied and fitted in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageFlexible bollards in Dunoon
In the town of Dunoon, flexible bollards tend to go in at community car parks, community buildings and local parades. Polyurethane and spring-based bollards that bend when hit and return upright, for car parks, depots and lane separation.
We cover Dunoon's PA23 postcode district, including places such as Sandbank, Innellan, Kilmun and Blairmore. There are no other towns of Dunoon's size close by, so crews travel in specifically for jobs here.
Local details
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Argyll and Bute Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Postcodes
- PA23
- Guide price
- Typically £195–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What flexible bollards cost in Dunoon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £195–£365 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £315–£485 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £435–£595 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and fixed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Dunoon sites use flexible bollards for
Around Dunoon, flexible bollards usually solve one of these:
- Marking pedestrian routes inside multi-storey car parks
- Depot and yard routes where vehicles knock posts daily
- Drive-thru lanes and fuel forecourts
Consents, ground and services in Dunoon
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dunoon means Argyll and Bute Council. Flexible bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Many private-land installations in Dunoon need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Argyll and Bute Council before posts go in.
Flexible bollards put repeated load on their fixings, because every knock rocks the base. Multi-storey and rooftop decks are a special case: slabs may be post-tensioned or carry waterproofing and heating, so drilling depth and positions are agreed with the building owner and scanned first.
- Do not use flexible bollards where a physical barrier is needed to protect people or buildings; they guide rather than stop.
- Keep pedestrian gaps and routes clear, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance where people walk through the line.
From survey to handover
Set out the line
Posts are set out to guide vehicles along the intended path, with spacing that reads as a line to drivers.
Fix the bases
Holes are drilled and cleaned, resin anchors or bolts are set and the bases fixed and torqued once cured. Socket bases are set flush in concrete.
Fit posts and test
Posts are fitted and bent by hand to confirm they return upright, and reflective sleeves are applied.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Low-profile deck bases | Shallow fixings for multi-storey decks where deep drilling is not permitted. |
| Sprung-base bollards | A rigid post on a heavy spring or elastomer base that tilts and returns. Looks like a conventional bollard. |
| Heights and diameters | Commonly 750–1,000 mm high and around 80–200 mm diameter, with slimmer wand-style posts for lane lines. |
What affects the quote
Our Scotland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Dunoon firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Polymer posts or sprung-base bollards
- Deck scanning and restrictions on drilling
- Out-of-hours working in busy car parks
Looking after them
Clean reflective sleeves so they stay visible, and replace them when they fade or peel. After resurfacing or line repainting, check that the bases were not disturbed or painted over, and that posts still line up with the new markings.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Dunoon.
Questions about flexible bollards in Dunoon
Do you install flexible bollards in Dunoon?
We cover all of Dunoon (PA23) and the rest of Argyll and Bute.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dunoon?
For anything on the public footway in Dunoon we check with the roads authority first — Argyll and Bute Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
How much do flexible bollards cost in Dunoon?
In Dunoon, typically £195–£595 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Do flexible bollards work in cold weather?
They do, but polymers become stiffer in cold conditions and recover more slowly after a knock. Sprung-base designs are less affected. Neither type is damaged by normal UK winter temperatures.
Do flexible bollards damage vehicles?
Typically very little in a low-speed knock, which is a large part of their appeal. They may leave a scuff on paintwork. A rigid post in the same position would usually dent the vehicle and bend itself.