East Lothian · Scotland
Pedestrian protection bollards in Dunbar
Pedestrian protection bollards supplied and fitted in Dunbar, East Lothian: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageDunbar pedestrian protection bollards
Across Dunbar, typical sites for pedestrian protection bollards include community car parks, local parades and schools. Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1.
We work across EH42 and EH40 — Dunbar itself and places including West Barns, Innerwick, Spott and Whitekirk. Nearby, we also work in Tranent (17.4 miles) and Musselburgh (21.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Dunbar is about 27 miles from Edinburgh.
Local details
- Area
- East Lothian, Scotland
- Roads authority
- East Lothian Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- East Lothian Council
- Postcodes
- EH42 and EH40
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Tranent (17.4 mi), Musselburgh (21.1 mi)
Pedestrian protection bollard prices in Dunbar
| 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.
What Dunbar sites use pedestrian protection bollards for
Around Dunbar, pedestrian protection bollards usually solve one of these:
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Petrol station forecourts and kiosk frontages
- Walkways through supermarket and retail park car parks
Permissions and groundwork in Dunbar
Dunbar falls under East Lothian 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.
Many private-land installations in Dunbar 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 East Lothian Council before posts go in.
Where bollards protect a shopfront, the building's own foundations and any canopy columns may sit close to the line, which limits how deep and wide each base can go. 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.
- Use contrasting bands so posts are visible to partially sighted people, and avoid linking chains across routes.
- Record why posts are where they are in the site's risk assessment, especially at drive-thrus and seating areas.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visibility bands | Reflective and contrasting bands help drivers and partially sighted pedestrians see posts. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts, for sites where proven performance has been asked for. |
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
Pricing pedestrian protection bollards in Dunbar
Two Dunbar jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Reinstatement of tactile paving and walkway surfaces
- Finishes such as stainless or decorative posts
- Ground conditions and services along kerb lines
Keeping them working
A post that leans or rocks has lost much of its value and should be re-bedded or replaced. Damaged posts near entrances should be dealt with quickly, as a bent post with a torn edge is a hazard in its own right.
For damaged or loose posts in Dunbar, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Pedestrian protection in Dunbar: FAQs
Can you install pedestrian protection bollards anywhere in Dunbar?
We cover all of Dunbar (EH42 and EH40) and the rest of East Lothian. We also work in Tranent and Musselburgh.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dunbar?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dunbar means East Lothian Council. Pedestrian protection bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
What's a typical price for pedestrian protection bollards in Dunbar?
In Dunbar, 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.
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.
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.