Kent · England
Pedestrian protection bollards in Chatham
Pedestrian protection bollards for sites across Chatham and the rest of Kent, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageChatham pedestrian protection bollards
We supply and fit pedestrian protection bollards throughout Chatham, typically for sites such as supermarket frontages, high streets and housing association car parks. Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1.
We cover every part of Chatham in the ME4 and ME5 postcode districts. Jobs in Chatham can be combined with work in Gillingham (1.1 miles), Rochester (1.1 miles), Strood (2.4 miles) and Maidstone (7.8 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Medway Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Medway Council
- Postcodes
- ME4 and ME5
- Guide price
- Typically £265–£1,245 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gillingham (1.1 mi), Rochester (1.1 mi), Strood (2.4 mi), Maidstone (7.8 mi)
Guide prices for Chatham
| 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.
Typical pedestrian protection bollards jobs in Chatham
Typical reasons Chatham sites choose pedestrian protection bollards:
- School and hospital drop-off zones
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- EV charging points and trolley shelters
Permissions and groundwork in Chatham
The highway authority for local roads in Chatham is Medway Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Pedestrian protection bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
If your site in Chatham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Medway Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing, and foundations are sized for the ground found rather than a fixed hole size. Raised kerbs also change the picture: a high kerb slows a wheel but does not stop a bumper, so the post still needs to sit within reach of the overhang rather than behind it.
- 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.
From survey to handover
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts, for sites where proven performance has been asked for. |
What affects the quote
Two Chatham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
- Finishes such as stainless or decorative posts
- Reinstatement of tactile paving and walkway surfaces
After installation
A post that leans or rocks has lost much of its value and should be re-bedded or replaced. Keep a simple note of strikes and their locations; over a year it shows which parts of the car park drivers find awkward, which is useful when the site is next resurfaced or re-lined.
For damaged or loose posts in Chatham, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Chatham
Do you install pedestrian protection bollards in Chatham?
We cover all of Chatham (ME4 and ME5) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Gillingham, Rochester and Strood.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Chatham?
The highway authority for local roads in Chatham is Medway Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Pedestrian protection bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
What's a typical price for pedestrian protection bollards in Chatham?
In Chatham, 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.
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.
Pedestrian protection near Chatham
- Gillingham (1.1 mi)
- Rochester (1.1 mi)
- Strood (2.4 mi)
- Maidstone (7.8 mi)
- Gravesend (8 mi)
- Sittingbourne (9.2 mi)