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Pedestrian protection bollards in County Durham
Pedestrian protection for sites across County Durham: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imagePedestrian protection in County Durham
Bollards that separate people from vehicles at car parks, forecourts, walkways, drive-thrus and shop entrances. We cover County Durham — Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham and Chester-le-Street and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in County Durham: Darlington Council, Durham County Council, Hartlepool Council and Stockton-on-Tees Council.
Choose your town in County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
Guide prices in County Durham
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £235–£615 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£895 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £785–£1,145 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in County Durham
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | Darlington Council | Darlington Council |
| Hartlepool | Hartlepool Council | Hartlepool Council |
| Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees Council | Stockton-on-Tees Council |
| Durham | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Chester-le-Street | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Billingham | Stockton-on-Tees Council | Stockton-on-Tees Council |
| Stanley | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Consett | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Newton Aycliffe | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Bishop Auckland | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Seaham | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Peterlee | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
Rules for pedestrian protection 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
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.
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.
Pedestrian protection in County Durham: FAQs
Do you cover all of County Durham for pedestrian protection bollards?
Yes — including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street, Billingham, Stanley and Consett. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in County Durham?
In County Durham, typically £235–£1,145 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £565 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in County Durham?
For local roads, Darlington Council, Durham County Council, Hartlepool Council and Stockton-on-Tees Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.