Scotland · 3 towns
Fold-down parking post installation in Highland
Fold-down parking posts for sites across Highland: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageFold-down parking posts in Highland
We supply and install fold-down parking posts across Highland, with local pages for 3 towns below. Hinged fold-down parking posts with padlock or integral key locks, bolted down to protect private and allocated bays.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Highland: The Highland Council.
Choose your town in Highland
Guide prices in Highland
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £145–£275 + VAT · £165–£325 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £235–£365 + VAT · £275–£435 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £325–£445 + VAT · £385–£525 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Highland
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness | The Highland Council | The Highland Council |
| Fort William | The Highland Council | The Highland Council |
| Nairn | The Highland Council | The Highland Council |
Rules for fold-down parking posts in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
Survey the bay
A free site survey looks at the surface, the bay layout and where wheels run. You receive a fixed written quote for the posts, locks and any concrete pad.
Position the post
The post is placed where your car can straddle it when folded, usually central to the bay entrance, so tyres do not run over the hinge every day.
Fit and torque
The base plate is fixed down and bolts tightened to the anchor maker's figure once the resin has cured. Anti-tamper bolt heads or caps can be fitted.
Check operation
The post is raised, locked, unlocked and folded several times, and the folded height is checked against your car's clearance.
Fold-down parking posts in Highland: FAQs
Do you cover all of Highland for fold-down parking posts?
The mainland, yes — Skye and the other islands are outside our coverage. including Inverness, Fort William and Nairn. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do fold-down parking posts cost in Highland?
In Highland, typically £145–£445 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£165–£525 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £345 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Highland?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (The Highland Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Can a fold-down parking post go on a tarmac drive?
Yes, but not by bolting straight into the tarmac. Tarmac is too soft to hold anchors for long, so we cut in a small concrete pad and fix the post to that. The pad sits flush with the surface.
Can someone simply unbolt the post?
Anti-tamper bolt heads or caps make it much harder, and the bolts are covered by the post when it is upright on many designs. Resin anchors set into concrete are also hard to remove without tools and time.