West Sussex · England
Flexible bollard installation in Chichester
Planning flexible bollards in Chichester? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageFlexible bollards in Chichester
Across Chichester, typical sites for flexible bollards include local parades, filling-station forecourts and high street shopfronts. Polyurethane and spring-based bollards that bend when hit and return upright, for car parks, depots and lane separation.
We work across PO19, PO18 and PO20 — Chichester itself and places including Fishbourne, Bosham, Westhampnett and Nutbourne. We also cover neighbouring Bognor Regis (5.8 miles), Havant (9.1 miles), Littlehampton (10.6 miles) and Waterlooville (11.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. Chichester is about 14 miles from Portsmouth.
Local details
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Chichester
- Postcodes
- PO19, PO18 and PO20
- Guide price
- Typically £205–£635 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £465
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi), Havant (9.1 mi), Littlehampton (10.6 mi), Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
What Chichester sites use flexible bollards for
Typical reasons Chichester sites choose flexible bollards:
- Lane separation at car park entrances and exits
- Temporary or trial layouts before permanent kerbs
- Marking pedestrian routes inside multi-storey car parks
Chichester: typical flexible bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £205–£385 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £335–£515 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £465–£635 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and fixed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Chichester
The highway authority for local roads in Chichester is West Sussex County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Flexible bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
If your site in Chichester is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Chichester) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. Anchors therefore need sound concrete with enough edge distance; anchoring into thin, cracked or weak surfaces means the base works loose within weeks.
- On public highway, including cycle lane segregation, the highway authority's agreement and specification are needed.
- Check drilling into car park decks or podium slabs with the building owner before fixing.
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.
Fit posts and test
Posts are fitted and bent by hand to confirm they return upright, and reflective sleeves are applied.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heights and diameters | Commonly 750–1,000 mm high and around 80–200 mm diameter, with slimmer wand-style posts for lane lines. |
| Sprung-base bollards | A rigid post on a heavy spring or elastomer base that tilts and returns. Looks like a conventional bollard. |
| Colours and reflective sleeves | Yellow, black, red, white or orange, with reflective sleeves for visibility in low light. |
Pricing flexible bollards in Chichester
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Chichester firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Bolt-down or socket base
- Polymer posts or sprung-base bollards
- Deck scanning and restrictions on drilling
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. Clean reflective sleeves so they stay visible, and replace them when they fade or peel.
For damaged or loose posts in Chichester, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Which parts of Chichester do you cover for flexible bollards?
We cover all of Chichester (PO19, PO18 and PO20) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Bognor Regis, Havant and Littlehampton.
Do I need consent for flexible bollards on a public footway in Chichester?
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Chichester's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for flexible bollards in Chichester?
In Chichester, typically £205–£635 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £465 plus VAT, using our South East 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.
Flexible bollards in nearby towns
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi)
- Havant (9.1 mi)
- Littlehampton (10.6 mi)
- Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
- Portsmouth (13.8 mi)
- Gosport (15.5 mi)