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Pedestrian protection bollards in Greenwich
Pedestrian protection bollards for sites across Greenwich and the rest of London, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imagePedestrian protection in Greenwich
From station forecourts, hospital approaches and places of worship, Greenwich has plenty of places where pedestrian protection bollards earn their keep. Bollards that separate people from vehicles at car parks, forecourts, walkways, drive-thrus and shop entrances.
Coverage in Greenwich takes in the SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2 postcode districts and nearby places like Woolwich and Eltham. We also cover neighbouring Lewisham (2.8 miles), Bexley (4.2 miles), Newham (4.5 miles) and Tower Hamlets (4.9 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Greenwich at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Greenwich Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Greenwich Council
- Postcodes
- SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10, SE2 and SE28
- Guide price
- Typically £285–£1,395 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £675
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Lewisham (2.8 mi), Bexley (4.2 mi), Newham (4.5 mi), Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
Typical pedestrian protection bollards jobs in Greenwich
Around Greenwich, pedestrian protection bollards usually solve one of these:
- Walkways through supermarket and retail park car parks
- Shop entrances facing nose-in parking bays
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
Greenwich: typical pedestrian protection bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £285–£745 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £615–£1,045 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £935–£1,395 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Greenwich
Greenwich Council is the highway authority covering Greenwich's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 (Greenwich Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing, and foundations are sized for the ground found rather than a fixed hole size. 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.
- If a tested product has been requested, confirm PAS 170-1 or another stated standard and install to the tested foundation.
- Use contrasting bands so posts are visible to partially sighted people, and avoid linking chains across routes.
From survey to handover
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Root-fixed galvanised and powder-coated steel, the standard unrated choice for walkways and frontages. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Greenwich
Our London guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Greenwich firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Finishes such as stainless or decorative posts
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
Looking after them
Protection bollards take the knocks they are there for, so inspect them regularly and after any reported strike. Damaged posts near entrances should be dealt with quickly, as a bent post with a torn edge is a hazard in its own right.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Greenwich.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Greenwich
Do you install pedestrian protection bollards in Greenwich?
We cover all of Greenwich (SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2) and the rest of London. We also work in Lewisham, Bexley and Newham.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Greenwich?
In Greenwich, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Greenwich Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in Greenwich?
In Greenwich, typically £285–£1,395 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £675 plus VAT, using our London 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.
Pedestrian protection in nearby towns
- Lewisham (2.8 mi)
- Bexley (4.2 mi)
- Newham (4.5 mi)
- Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
- Southwark (5.1 mi)
- Bromley (7 mi)