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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.

Yellow fold-down parking post part-folded on its padlocked hinge in a marked residential parking bayComputer-generated image

Fold-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.

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Guide prices in London

SpecificationGuide priceIncludes
Standard£165–£315 + VAT · £195–£375 inc VATStandard post, foundation, reinstatement
Upgraded£275–£415 + VAT · £325–£495 inc VATUpgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys
Premium£375–£515 + VAT · £445–£615 inc VATHeavy-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

TownHighway / roads authorityPlanning authority
City of Londonthe City of London CorporationThe City of London Corporation
Barking and DagenhamBarking and Dagenham CouncilBarking and Dagenham Council
BarnetBarnet CouncilBarnet Council
BexleyBexley CouncilBexley Council
BrentBrent CouncilBrent Council
BromleyBromley CouncilBromley Council
CamdenCamden CouncilCamden Council
CroydonCroydon CouncilCroydon Council
EalingEaling CouncilEaling Council
EnfieldEnfield CouncilEnfield Council
GreenwichGreenwich CouncilGreenwich Council
HackneyHackney CouncilHackney Council
Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith and Fulham CouncilHammersmith and Fulham Council
HaringeyHaringey CouncilHaringey Council
HarrowHarrow CouncilHarrow Council
HaveringHavering CouncilHavering Council
HillingdonHillingdon CouncilHillingdon Council
HounslowHounslow CouncilHounslow Council
IslingtonIslington CouncilIslington Council
Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea CouncilKensington and Chelsea Council
Kingston upon ThamesKingston upon Thames CouncilKingston upon Thames Council
LambethLambeth CouncilLambeth Council
LewishamLewisham CouncilLewisham Council
MertonMerton CouncilMerton Council
NewhamNewham CouncilNewham Council
RedbridgeRedbridge CouncilRedbridge Council
Richmond upon ThamesRichmond upon Thames CouncilRichmond upon Thames Council
SouthwarkSouthwark CouncilSouthwark Council
SuttonSutton CouncilSutton Council
Tower HamletsTower Hamlets CouncilTower Hamlets Council
Waltham ForestWaltham Forest CouncilWaltham Forest Council
WandsworthWandsworth CouncilWandsworth Council
WestminsterWestminster City CouncilWestminster 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.

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Need bollards fitted?

Free site survey and a fixed, itemised written quote for installation work. Repairs and servicing are priced in writing before we start.

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