Berkshire · England
Pedestrian protection bollards in Slough
Pedestrian protection bollards for sites across Slough and the rest of Berkshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imagePedestrian protection in Slough
Bollards that separate people from vehicles at car parks, forecourts, walkways, drive-thrus and shop entrances. In Slough, that tends to mean sites such as college campuses, retail parks and industrial estates.
We cover Slough's SL1, SL2 and SL3 postcode districts, including places such as Poyle and Colnbrook. Nearby, we also work in Windsor (1.8 miles), Maidenhead (5.4 miles), Gerrards Cross (5.6 miles) and Egham (5.7 miles), measured as the crow flies. Reading is around 17 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Highway authority
- Slough Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Slough Council
- Postcodes
- SL1, SL2 and SL3
- Guide price
- Typically £265–£1,245 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Windsor (1.8 mi), Maidenhead (5.4 mi), Gerrards Cross (5.6 mi), Egham (5.7 mi)
Typical pedestrian protection bollards jobs in Slough
Typical reasons Slough sites choose pedestrian protection bollards:
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Outdoor seating at cafes, pubs and restaurants
- Shop entrances facing nose-in parking bays
Pedestrian protection bollard prices in Slough
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £265–£685 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £565–£985 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £865–£1,245 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Slough
In Slough, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Slough Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Slough 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 Slough 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. Car park edges and walkways tend to be built quickly over shallow hardcore, and their kerb lines often carry lighting cables, drainage channels and ducts for EV chargers or signs.
- If a tested product has been requested, confirm PAS 170-1 or another stated standard and install to the tested foundation.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm and keep main walkways wide enough, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
What happens on site
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.
Add bands and markings
Reflective bands are fitted and any wheel stops or line markings agreed in the scheme are installed.
Agree a plan for live trading
Work is phased so entrances and walkways stay open, with each section fenced while it is dug and set. Busy sites often prefer early starts or quieter weekdays.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visibility bands | Reflective and contrasting bands help drivers and partially sighted pedestrians see posts. |
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Root-fixed galvanised and powder-coated steel, the standard unrated choice for walkways and frontages. |
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
What affects the quote
Two Slough jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Ground conditions and services along kerb lines
- Reinstatement of tactile paving and walkway surfaces
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
Keeping them working
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 Slough.
Pedestrian protection in Slough: FAQs
Which parts of Slough do you cover for pedestrian protection bollards?
We cover all of Slough (SL1, SL2 and SL3) and the rest of Berkshire. We also work in Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Slough?
In Slough, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Slough Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for pedestrian protection bollards in Slough?
In Slough, typically £265–£1,245 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Our outdoor seating faces the car park: what should we do?
Put a line of posts between the seating and the nearest parking or driving lane, with gaps narrow enough to stop a car. Positions should allow for cars that overshoot a bay. It is worth recording the decision in your risk assessment.
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.
Pedestrian protection near Slough
- Windsor (1.8 mi)
- Maidenhead (5.4 mi)
- Gerrards Cross (5.6 mi)
- Egham (5.7 mi)
- Hillingdon (6.7 mi)
- Staines (6.7 mi)