Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Pedestrian protection bollards in Dunoon
Planning pedestrian protection bollards in Dunoon? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imagePedestrian protection in Dunoon
Pedestrian protection bollards suit plenty of Dunoon sites, schools, filling-station forecourts and community car parks among them. Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1.
We work across PA23 — Dunoon itself and places including Sandbank, Innellan, Kilmun and Blairmore. There are no other towns of Dunoon's size close by, so crews travel in specifically for jobs here.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Argyll and Bute Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Postcodes
- PA23
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What Dunoon sites use pedestrian protection bollards for
Typical reasons Dunoon sites choose pedestrian protection bollards:
- Walkways through supermarket and retail park car parks
- Petrol station forecourts and kiosk frontages
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
Dunoon: 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Dunoon
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dunoon means Argyll and Bute Council. Pedestrian protection bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Many private-land installations in Dunoon 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 Argyll and Bute Council before posts go in.
Reinstatement keeps walkways level and flush, because a trip edge around a new post in a busy car park creates the very hazard the posts are meant to reduce. Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing, and foundations are sized for the ground found rather than a fixed hole size.
- Use contrasting bands so posts are visible to partially sighted people, and avoid linking chains across routes.
- If a tested product has been requested, confirm PAS 170-1 or another stated standard and install to the tested foundation.
How the job runs
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.
Excavate and set
Each position is cut, dug and checked for services, and the posts are set plumb in concrete to a consistent height.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stainless or architectural finishes | Stainless sleeves or decorative posts for shop entrances and public-facing frontages. |
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
| Visibility bands | Reflective and contrasting bands help drivers and partially sighted pedestrians see posts. |
What affects the quote
Two Dunoon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
- Number of posts and length of line
After installation
A post that leans or rocks has lost much of its value and should be re-bedded or replaced. Protection bollards take the knocks they are there for, so inspect them regularly and after any reported strike.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Dunoon.
Common questions
Can you install pedestrian protection bollards anywhere in Dunoon?
We cover all of Dunoon (PA23) and the rest of Argyll and Bute.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Dunoon?
Dunoon falls under Argyll and Bute Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in Dunoon?
In Dunoon, 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.
Do pedestrian protection bollards need to be crash-rated?
Not usually. They deal with low-speed driver errors, so firmly founded steel posts often suffice. Where an owner, insurer or designer wants proven performance, PAS 170-1 tested products are the usual choice.
Are wheel stops enough on their own?
Wheel stops help drivers judge where to stop but a car can mount them with a firm press on the accelerator. Used with bollards, they reduce daily knocks on the posts. On their own they are not a barrier.