East Sussex · England
Pedestrian protection bollards in Hove
Local installation of pedestrian protection bollards in Hove — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout pedestrian protection bollards in Hove
We supply and fit pedestrian protection bollards throughout Hove, typically for sites such as retail parks, business parks and college campuses. Bollards that separate people from vehicles at car parks, forecourts, walkways, drive-thrus and shop entrances.
We cover the BN3 postcode district in Hove. Jobs in Hove can be combined with work in Brighton (1.2 miles), Portslade (2.3 miles), Rottingdean (4.9 miles) and Burgess Hill (8.9 miles) (straight-line distances).
Hove at a glance
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Postcodes
- BN3
- Guide price
- Typically £265–£1,245 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Brighton (1.2 mi), Portslade (2.3 mi), Rottingdean (4.9 mi), Burgess Hill (8.9 mi)
Where pedestrian protection bollards go in around Hove
Typical reasons Hove sites choose pedestrian protection bollards:
- Petrol station forecourts and kiosk frontages
- Outdoor seating at cafes, pubs and restaurants
- Shop entrances facing nose-in parking bays
Pedestrian protection bollard prices in Hove
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Hove
Brighton and Hove City Council is the highway authority covering Hove's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (Brighton and Hove City Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
- 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.
Installation, step by step
Excavate and set
Each position is cut, dug and checked for services, and the posts are set plumb in concrete to a consistent height.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visibility bands | Reflective and contrasting bands help drivers and partially sighted pedestrians see posts. |
| Stainless or architectural finishes | Stainless sleeves or decorative posts for shop entrances and public-facing frontages. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts, for sites where proven performance has been asked for. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Hove firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Number of posts and length of line
- Finishes such as stainless or decorative posts
- Reinstatement of tactile paving and walkway surfaces
Looking after them
Protection bollards take the knocks they are there for, so inspect them regularly and after any reported strike. A post that leans or rocks has lost much of its value and should be re-bedded or replaced.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Hove.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Hove
Which parts of Hove do you cover for pedestrian protection bollards?
We cover all of Hove (BN3) and the rest of East Sussex. We also work in Brighton, Portslade and Rottingdean.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Hove?
In Hove, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Brighton and Hove City 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 Hove?
In Hove, 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.
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.
Will bollards block trolleys?
They should not if gaps are planned for trolleys and wheelchairs. Main routes to trolley bays need wider openings. We set gaps to suit the way the site works.
Pedestrian protection near Hove
- Brighton (1.2 mi)
- Portslade (2.3 mi)
- Rottingdean (4.9 mi)
- Burgess Hill (8.9 mi)
- Worthing (9.1 mi)
- Haywards Heath (11.9 mi)