Somerset · England
Flexible bollard installation in Yeovil
Local installation of flexible bollards in Yeovil — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageFlexible bollards in Yeovil
Flexible bollards suit plenty of Yeovil sites, small industrial units, schools and high street shopfronts among them. Flexible bollards are traffic management products, not barriers, and will not stop a vehicle that is driven at them.
We work across BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14 — Yeovil itself and places including Mudford Sock, Mudford, Coppits Hill and Lower Vagg. Nearby, we also work in Bridgwater (20.7 miles) and Taunton (21.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Yeovil is about 36 miles from Bristol.
Yeovil at a glance
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Highway authority
- Somerset Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Somerset Council
- Postcodes
- BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14
- Guide price
- Typically £195–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bridgwater (20.7 mi), Taunton (21.1 mi)
Guide prices for Yeovil
| 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.
Typical flexible bollards jobs in Yeovil
Around Yeovil, flexible bollards usually solve one of these:
- Marking pedestrian routes inside multi-storey car parks
- Drive-thru lanes and fuel forecourts
- Lane separation at car park entrances and exits
Before we dig in Yeovil
Somerset Council is the highway authority covering Yeovil's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Yeovil is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Somerset Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
On tarmac, a small concrete pad or a socket base cast in concrete is the reliable option. 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.
- Check drilling into car park decks or podium slabs with the building owner before fixing.
- On public highway, including cycle lane segregation, the highway authority's agreement and specification are needed.
How the job runs
Survey traffic movements
The free site survey looks at vehicle sizes, turning paths and where drivers currently clip posts or kerbs. You receive a fixed written quote with post type and fixing.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Low-profile deck bases | Shallow fixings for multi-storey decks where deep drilling is not permitted. |
| Colours and reflective sleeves | Yellow, black, red, white or orange, with reflective sleeves for visibility in low light. |
| Polyurethane posts | Flex along their length and return to shape. Gentle on vehicles and common in car parks and on forecourts. |
What affects the quote
Two Yeovil jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Bolt-down or socket base
- Deck scanning and restrictions on drilling
- Surface condition and need for concrete pads
After installation
Posts exposed to strong sunlight slowly lose flexibility and colour, and eventually crack; replacing the post on its existing base is usually quick. Check flexible bollards for splits, permanent bends and loose bases, and tighten or replace fixings that have worked loose.
For damaged or loose posts in Yeovil, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Which parts of Yeovil do you cover for flexible bollards?
We cover all of Yeovil (BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14) and the rest of Somerset. We also work in Bridgwater and Taunton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Yeovil?
In Yeovil, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Somerset Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do flexible bollards cost in Yeovil?
In Yeovil, typically £195–£595 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Can a damaged flexible post be replaced on the same base?
Usually, yes, especially with socket bases designed for it. The post is removed and a new one fitted. If the base itself is damaged or loose, it is re-fixed or replaced at the same time.
Can flexible bollards go in a multi-storey car park?
Yes, often with low-profile bases. The deck has to be checked first, as some slabs contain tendons or waterproofing that must not be drilled. The building owner usually needs to agree the fixing method.