Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Pedestrian protection bollards in Peterhead
Pedestrian protection bollards supplied and fitted in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imagePeterhead pedestrian protection bollards
In the town of Peterhead, pedestrian protection bollards tend to go in at small industrial units, local parades and filling-station forecourts. Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1.
We cover Peterhead's AB42 postcode district, including places such as Mintlaw, Cruden Bay, Longside and St Fergus. Nearby, we also work in Ellon (14.5 miles) and Fraserburgh (15.3 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Peterhead at a glance
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Aberdeenshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Postcodes
- AB42
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Ellon (14.5 mi), Fraserburgh (15.3 mi)
What Peterhead sites use pedestrian protection bollards for
Common uses in a place like Peterhead:
- Shop entrances facing nose-in parking bays
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Outdoor seating at cafes, pubs and restaurants
Peterhead: typical pedestrian protection bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£645 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £535–£925 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £815–£1,195 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Peterhead
For anything on the public footway in Peterhead we check with the roads authority first — Aberdeenshire Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
Many private-land installations in Peterhead need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Aberdeenshire Council before posts go in.
Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing, and foundations are sized for the ground found rather than a fixed hole size. Raised kerbs also change the picture: a high kerb slows a wheel but does not stop a bumper, so the post still needs to sit within reach of the overhang rather than behind it.
- Record why posts are where they are in the site's risk assessment, especially at drive-thrus and seating areas.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm and keep main walkways wide enough, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
From survey to handover
Watch how the site works
The free site survey looks at where cars park, where people walk and queue, and where incidents or near misses have happened. You receive a fixed written quote with positions marked.
Set out the line
Posts are set out allowing for bumper overhang and keeping clear routes for pedestrians, trolleys and wheelchairs.
Reinstate
Paving, tarmac or concrete is made good flush around each post, with tactile paving reinstated where it was disturbed.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Root-fixed galvanised and powder-coated steel, the standard unrated choice for walkways and frontages. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts, for sites where proven performance has been asked for. |
What moves the price in Peterhead
Two Peterhead jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Reinstatement of tactile paving and walkway surfaces
- Number of posts and length of line
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
Keeping them working
Damaged posts near entrances should be dealt with quickly, as a bent post with a torn edge is a hazard in its own right. Touch up chipped coatings, renew faded bands, and check the surface around each base for cracks that suggest movement.
For damaged or loose posts in Peterhead, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Peterhead
Do you install pedestrian protection bollards in Peterhead?
We cover all of Peterhead (AB42) and the rest of Aberdeenshire. We also work in Ellon and Fraserburgh.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Peterhead?
For anything on the public footway in Peterhead we check with the roads authority first — Aberdeenshire Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in Peterhead?
In Peterhead, typically £245–£1,195 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
How far from the kerb should car park bollards go?
Far enough back that parked bumpers do not hit them, but not so far that they narrow the walkway. That distance depends on the bay length and kerb height. We set it on site with the layout in front of us.
Should bollards be added at a drive-thru order point?
Often, yes, where people queue or sit beside the lane. Posts should follow the curve of the lane and be closest together at corners, where drivers tend to misjudge the turn. The positions are agreed on site with the operator.