Scotland · 2 towns
Lighting bollard installation in Aberdeen City
Lighting bollards for sites across Aberdeen City: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageLighting bollards in Aberdeen City
We supply and install lighting bollards across Aberdeen City, with local pages for 2 towns below. Low-level LED bollard lights for paths, car parks, entrances and gardens, installed with a qualified electrician.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Aberdeen City: Aberdeen City Council.
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Guide prices in Aberdeen City
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £345–£705 + VAT · £405–£845 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £605–£955 + VAT · £725–£1,145 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £855–£1,195 + VAT · £1,045–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, installed with a qualified electrician (supply run extra); no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Aberdeen City
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen City Council | Aberdeen City Council |
| Cove | Aberdeen City Council | Aberdeen City Council |
Rules for lighting bollards 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
Dig cable routes
Trenches are dug between bollard positions and the supply point, avoiding existing services, with cable or duct laid at a suitable depth and warning tape above.
Set the bases
Anchor cages or foundations are cast at each position with the cable entry in the right place, set level so each bollard stands plumb.
Test, aim and certify
The circuit is tested and certified, bollards are checked at night for coverage and glare, and asymmetric heads are turned to face the path.
Reinstate
Trenches are backfilled and surfaces made good, whether paving, tarmac, gravel or turf.
Lighting bollards in Aberdeen City: FAQs
Do you cover all of Aberdeen City for lighting bollards?
Yes — including Aberdeen and Cove. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do lighting bollards cost in Aberdeen City?
In Aberdeen City, typically £345–£1,195 per bollard, installed with a qualified electrician (supply run extra), plus VAT (£405–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £845 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 Aberdeen City?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Aberdeen City Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Will lighting bollards survive in a car park?
Choose robust bodies with a high impact rating and place them where vehicles are unlikely to hit them, such as behind kerbs or alongside protective posts. A lighting bollard is not designed to stop a car.
Do lighting bollards need an electrician to install?
Yes, mains lighting bollards must be connected by a qualified electrician, who tests and certifies the circuit. We arrange that as part of the job. Solar bollards avoid mains work but provide less light.