Lancashire · England
Pedestrian protection bollards in Chorley
Pedestrian protection bollards supplied and fitted in Chorley, Lancashire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imagePedestrian protection in Chorley
Across Chorley, typical sites for pedestrian protection bollards include filling-station forecourts, local parades and schools. Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1.
Coverage in Chorley takes in the PR6 and PR7 postcode districts and nearby places like Adlington, Whittle-le-Woods, Brinscall and Withnell. Jobs in Chorley can be combined with work in Leyland (4.4 miles), Darwen (7 miles), Wigan (7.4 miles) and Westhoughton (7.9 miles) (straight-line distances). Chorley is about 9 miles from Preston.
Local details
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Highway authority
- Lancashire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Chorley
- Postcodes
- PR6 and PR7
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Leyland (4.4 mi), Darwen (7 mi), Wigan (7.4 mi), Westhoughton (7.9 mi)
Guide prices for Chorley
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£635 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £515–£915 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £795–£1,195 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical pedestrian protection bollards jobs in Chorley
Around Chorley, pedestrian protection bollards usually solve one of these:
- Outdoor seating at cafes, pubs and restaurants
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Walkways through supermarket and retail park car parks
What we check first in Chorley
In Chorley, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Lancashire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Chorley is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Chorley) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm and keep main walkways wide enough, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| 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. |
| Lit bollards | Low-level lighting bollards double as protection on walkways where the product is robust enough for the job. |
What affects the quote
Two Chorley jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Ground conditions and services along kerb lines
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Number of posts and length of line
Looking after them
Damaged posts near entrances should be dealt with quickly, as a bent post with a torn edge is a hazard in its own right. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Chorley.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Chorley
Which parts of Chorley do you cover for pedestrian protection bollards?
We cover all of Chorley (PR6 and PR7) and the rest of Lancashire. We also work in Leyland, Darwen and Wigan.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Chorley?
Lancashire County Council is the highway authority covering Chorley's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in Chorley?
In Chorley, typically £245–£1,195 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £575 plus VAT, using our North West 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.
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.