West Midlands · England
Flexible bollard installation in Solihull
Flexible bollards supplied and fitted in Solihull, West Midlands: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageSolihull flexible bollards
Flexible bollards suit plenty of Solihull sites, business parks, supermarket frontages and college campuses among them. Polyurethane and spring-based bollards that bend when hit and return upright, for car parks, depots and lane separation.
We work across B91, B92, B90 and B93 — Solihull itself and places including Catherine-de-Barnes, Hampton in Arden, Bickenhill and Barston. We also cover neighbouring Shirley (1.6 miles), Birmingham (6.8 miles), Kenilworth (9.5 miles) and Smethwick (9.5 miles) — distances are straight-line. Birmingham is around 7 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Highway authority
- Solihull Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Solihull Council
- Postcodes
- B91, B92, B90 and B93
- Guide price
- Typically £195–£595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Shirley (1.6 mi), Birmingham (6.8 mi), Kenilworth (9.5 mi), Smethwick (9.5 mi)
What Solihull sites use flexible bollards for
Common uses in a place like Solihull:
- Drive-thru lanes and fuel forecourts
- Marking pedestrian routes inside multi-storey car parks
- Approaches to barriers, pay stations and ticket machines
Flexible bollard prices in Solihull
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Solihull
Solihull Council is the highway authority covering Solihull's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Solihull 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 Solihull Council before posts go in.
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. On tarmac, a small concrete pad or a socket base cast in concrete is the reliable option.
- Check drilling into car park decks or podium slabs with the building owner before fixing.
- Keep pedestrian gaps and routes clear, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance where people walk through the line.
What happens on site
Check the surface
Slabs and decks are checked for thickness, reinforcement and waterproofing before drilling. Weak tarmac may need a concrete pad or socket base.
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.
Hand over spares and records
Post and base details are recorded so replacements match, and spare posts can be left on site for busy locations. Staff are shown how a post is swapped on its base.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colours and reflective sleeves | Yellow, black, red, white or orange, with reflective sleeves for visibility in low light. |
| Heights and diameters | Commonly 750–1,000 mm high and around 80–200 mm diameter, with slimmer wand-style posts for lane lines. |
| Polyurethane posts | Flex along their length and return to shape. Gentle on vehicles and common in car parks and on forecourts. |
What moves the price in Solihull
Two Solihull jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Deck scanning and restrictions on drilling
- Bolt-down or socket base
- Number of posts and length of line
Looking after them
Clean reflective sleeves so they stay visible, and replace them when they fade or peel. Check flexible bollards for splits, permanent bends and loose bases, and tighten or replace fixings that have worked loose.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Solihull.
Common questions
Which parts of Solihull do you cover for flexible bollards?
We cover all of Solihull (B91, B92, B90 and B93) and the rest of West Midlands. We also work in Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement 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.
What's a typical price for flexible bollards in Solihull?
In Solihull, typically £195–£595 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our West Midlands 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.
How many times can a flexible bollard be hit?
Many times in normal use, as long as the impacts are the low-speed bumps it is designed for. A heavy vehicle running right over it, or a high-speed strike, can tear it. Manufacturers give guidance for their products.
Flexible bollards near Solihull
- 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)