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Fold-down parking post installation in London
Fold-down parking posts for sites across London: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageFold-down parking posts in London
Across London, typical sites for fold-down parking posts include places of worship, hospital approaches and office entrances. Hinged fold-down parking posts with padlock or integral key locks, bolted down to protect private and allocated bays.
Highway authorities for local roads in London: Barking and Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Enfield Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Haringey Council, Harrow Council, Havering Council, Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kingston upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond upon Thames Council, Southwark Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Waltham Forest Council, Wandsworth Council, Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation.
Choose your town in London
- City of London
- Barking and Dagenham
- Barnet
- Bexley
- Brent
- Bromley
- Camden
- Croydon
- Ealing
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Haringey
- Harrow
- Havering
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Islington
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Kingston upon Thames
- Lambeth
- Lewisham
- Merton
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Richmond upon Thames
- Southwark
- Sutton
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
- Wandsworth
- Westminster
Guide prices in London
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £165–£315 + VAT · £195–£375 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £275–£415 + VAT · £325–£495 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £375–£515 + VAT · £445–£615 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in London
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | the City of London Corporation | The City of London Corporation |
| Barking and Dagenham | Barking and Dagenham Council | Barking and Dagenham Council |
| Barnet | Barnet Council | Barnet Council |
| Bexley | Bexley Council | Bexley Council |
| Brent | Brent Council | Brent Council |
| Bromley | Bromley Council | Bromley Council |
| Camden | Camden Council | Camden Council |
| Croydon | Croydon Council | Croydon Council |
| Ealing | Ealing Council | Ealing Council |
| Enfield | Enfield Council | Enfield Council |
| Greenwich | Greenwich Council | Greenwich Council |
| Hackney | Hackney Council | Hackney Council |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | Hammersmith and Fulham Council | Hammersmith and Fulham Council |
| Haringey | Haringey Council | Haringey Council |
| Harrow | Harrow Council | Harrow Council |
| Havering | Havering Council | Havering Council |
| Hillingdon | Hillingdon Council | Hillingdon Council |
| Hounslow | Hounslow Council | Hounslow Council |
| Islington | Islington Council | Islington Council |
| Kensington and Chelsea | Kensington and Chelsea Council | Kensington and Chelsea Council |
| Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames Council | Kingston upon Thames Council |
| Lambeth | Lambeth Council | Lambeth Council |
| Lewisham | Lewisham Council | Lewisham Council |
| Merton | Merton Council | Merton Council |
| Newham | Newham Council | Newham Council |
| Redbridge | Redbridge Council | Redbridge Council |
| Richmond upon Thames | Richmond upon Thames Council | Richmond upon Thames Council |
| Southwark | Southwark Council | Southwark Council |
| Sutton | Sutton Council | Sutton Council |
| Tower Hamlets | Tower Hamlets Council | Tower Hamlets Council |
| Waltham Forest | Waltham Forest Council | Waltham Forest Council |
| Wandsworth | Wandsworth Council | Wandsworth Council |
| Westminster | Westminster City Council | Westminster City Council |
Rules for fold-down parking posts in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. 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 England.
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 London: FAQs
Do you cover all of London for fold-down parking posts?
Yes — including City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden and Croydon. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do fold-down parking posts cost in London?
In London, typically £165–£515 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£195–£615 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in London?
For local roads, Barking and Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Enfield Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Haringey Council, Harrow Council, Havering Council, Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kingston upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond upon Thames Council, Southwark Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Waltham Forest Council, Wandsworth Council, Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Will I damage my car driving over a folded post?
Not if the post is positioned to sit between your wheels and folds low enough for your car's clearance. We check the folded height at installation. Very low cars may need a lower-profile design.
Do I need permission to fit a parking post in my bay?
If the car park is shared or managed, you normally need agreement from the landlord or management company. Leases often control alterations to common parts. On your own freehold drive, permission is not usually needed.