Lincolnshire · England
Pedestrian protection bollards in Boston
Local installation of pedestrian protection bollards in Boston — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageBoston pedestrian protection bollards
Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1. In Boston, that tends to mean sites such as small industrial units, high street shopfronts and local parades.
We work across PE21, PE20 and PE22 — Boston itself and places including Fishtoft, Hall Hills, Sutterton and Bicker. Nearby, we also work in Spalding (14.1 miles) and Skegness (19 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Lincolnshire, England
- Highway authority
- Lincolnshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Boston
- Postcodes
- PE21, PE20 and PE22
- Guide price
- Typically £255–£1,245 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £605
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Guide prices for Boston
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £255–£665 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £545–£955 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £835–£1,245 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical pedestrian protection bollards jobs in Boston
Around Boston, pedestrian protection bollards usually solve one of these:
- School and hospital drop-off zones
- EV charging points and trolley shelters
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
Permissions and groundwork in Boston
In Boston, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Lincolnshire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Boston 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 the council for Boston before posts go in.
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. Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing, and foundations are sized for the ground found rather than a fixed hole size.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm and keep main walkways wide enough, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Record why posts are where they are in the site's risk assessment, especially at drive-thrus and seating areas.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stainless or architectural finishes | Stainless sleeves or decorative posts for shop entrances and public-facing frontages. |
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
| Visibility bands | Reflective and contrasting bands help drivers and partially sighted pedestrians see posts. |
What moves the price in Boston
Our East of England guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Boston firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
- Number of posts and length of line
After installation
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. Touch up chipped coatings, renew faded bands, and check the surface around each base for cracks that suggest movement.
If posts in Boston are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you install pedestrian protection bollards in Boston?
We cover all of Boston (PE21, PE20 and PE22) and the rest of Lincolnshire. We also work in Spalding and Skegness.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Boston?
Lincolnshire County Council is the highway authority covering Boston'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 Boston?
In Boston, typically £255–£1,245 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £605 plus VAT, using our East of England 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.