Scottish Borders · Scotland
Pedestrian protection bollards in Hawick
Local installation of pedestrian protection bollards in Hawick — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout pedestrian protection bollards in Hawick
Bollards that separate people from vehicles at car parks, forecourts, walkways, drive-thrus and shop entrances. In Hawick, that tends to mean sites such as community buildings, community car parks and local parades.
We work across TD9 — Hawick itself and places including Denholm and Bonchester Bridge. Nearby, we also work in Galashiels (13.3 miles), measured as the crow flies. Edinburgh is around 40 miles away.
Hawick at a glance
- Area
- Scottish Borders, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Scottish Borders Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Scottish Borders Council
- Postcodes
- TD9
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Galashiels (13.3 mi)
Hawick: typical pedestrian protection bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£645 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £535–£925 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £815–£1,195 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Hawick sites use pedestrian protection bollards for
Typical reasons Hawick sites choose pedestrian protection bollards:
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- School and hospital drop-off zones
- EV charging points and trolley shelters
Consents, ground and services in Hawick
Hawick falls under Scottish Borders Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
If your site in Hawick is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Scottish Borders Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
- 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.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Specification choices
| 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. |
| 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 Hawick jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Ground conditions and services along kerb lines
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Hawick.
Common questions
Do you install pedestrian protection bollards in Hawick?
We cover all of Hawick (TD9) and the rest of Scottish Borders. We also work in Galashiels.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Hawick?
Hawick falls under Scottish Borders Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
What's a typical price for pedestrian protection bollards in Hawick?
In Hawick, typically £245–£1,195 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Do pedestrian protection bollards need to be crash-rated?
Not usually. They deal with low-speed driver errors, so firmly founded steel posts often suffice. Where an owner, insurer or designer wants proven performance, PAS 170-1 tested products are the usual choice.
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.