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Lighting bollard installation in Greater Manchester
Lighting bollards for sites across Greater Manchester: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageLighting bollards in Greater Manchester
Across Greater Manchester, typical sites for lighting bollards include city-centre plazas, office forecourts and distribution parks. Low-level LED bollard lights for paths, car parks, entrances and gardens, installed with a qualified electrician.
Highway authorities for local roads in Greater Manchester: Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council.
Choose your town in Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £335–£685 + VAT · £395–£815 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £585–£935 + VAT · £695–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £835–£1,195 + VAT · £995–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, installed with a qualified electrician (supply run extra); -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Greater Manchester
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Manchester City Council | Manchester City Council |
| Oldham | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Wigan | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Bolton | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Stockport | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
| Salford | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Rochdale | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Sale | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Bury | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Altrincham | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Middleton | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Leigh | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Stretford | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Urmston | Trafford Council | Trafford Council |
| Chadderton | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Eccles | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Tyldesley | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Hyde | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Walkden | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Prestwich | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Radcliffe | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Cheadle Hulme | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
| Heywood | Rochdale Council | Rochdale Council |
| Denton | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Stalybridge | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Westhoughton | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Farnworth | Bolton Council | Bolton Council |
| Saddleworth | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Hindley | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Golborne | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Droylsden | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Whitefield | Bury Council | Bury Council |
| Swinton | Salford City Council | Salford City Council |
| Royton | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Atherton | Wigan Council | Wigan Council |
| Dukinfield | Tameside Council | Tameside Council |
| Failsworth | Oldham Council | Oldham Council |
| Hazel Grove | Stockport Council | Stockport Council |
Rules for lighting bollards 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 and lighting layout
A free site survey looks at the routes to be lit, where power can come from, surfaces and buried services. Bollard spacing is set from the product's light data, and you receive a fixed written quote.
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.
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 Greater Manchester: FAQs
Do you cover all of Greater Manchester for lighting bollards?
Yes — including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport, Salford, Rochdale and Sale. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do lighting bollards cost in Greater Manchester?
In Greater Manchester, typically £335–£1,195 per bollard, installed with a qualified electrician (supply run extra), plus VAT (£395–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £825 plus VAT, using our North West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Greater Manchester?
For local roads, Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What IP rating do outdoor bollard lights need?
Usually at least IP65 for rain and splashing, and higher where water may collect or fittings are hosed down. Ask for the rating of the complete fitting, not just the LED module.
How far apart should lighting bollards be?
That depends on the light output, beam pattern and how evenly the path needs to be lit. Spacing is worked out from the product's light data rather than a fixed distance. Too far apart leaves dark patches between pools of light.