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Pedestrian protection bollards in Horsham
Local installation of pedestrian protection bollards in Horsham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageHorsham pedestrian protection bollards
From filling-station forecourts, community car parks and high street shopfronts, Horsham has plenty of places where pedestrian protection bollards earn their keep. Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1.
We cover Horsham's RH12 and RH13 postcode districts, including places such as Broadbridge Heath, Rudgwick, Warnham and Rusper. Jobs in Horsham can be combined with work in Crawley (7.2 miles), Horley (10.6 miles), Haywards Heath (10.8 miles) and Burgess Hill (11.1 miles) (straight-line distances). Brighton is around 18 miles away.
Horsham at a glance
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Horsham
- Postcodes
- RH12 and RH13
- Guide price
- Typically £265–£1,245 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Crawley (7.2 mi), Horley (10.6 mi), Haywards Heath (10.8 mi), Burgess Hill (11.1 mi)
Where pedestrian protection bollards go in around Horsham
Around Horsham, pedestrian protection bollards usually solve one of these:
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Shop entrances facing nose-in parking bays
- Walkways through supermarket and retail park car parks
Guide prices for Horsham
| 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.
What we check first in Horsham
In Horsham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from West Sussex County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
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 (the council for Horsham) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
- Record why posts are where they are in the site's risk assessment, especially at drive-thrus and seating areas.
- If a tested product has been requested, confirm PAS 170-1 or another stated standard and install to the tested foundation.
What happens on site
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visibility bands | Reflective and contrasting bands help drivers and partially sighted pedestrians see posts. |
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
| Stainless or architectural finishes | Stainless sleeves or decorative posts for shop entrances and public-facing frontages. |
What moves the price in Horsham
Two Horsham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
- Ground conditions and services along kerb lines
After installation
A post that leans or rocks has lost much of its value and should be re-bedded or replaced. Touch up chipped coatings, renew faded bands, and check the surface around each base for cracks that suggest movement.
If posts in Horsham are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Horsham do you cover for pedestrian protection bollards?
We cover all of Horsham (RH12 and RH13) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Crawley, Horley and Haywards Heath.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Horsham?
In Horsham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from West Sussex County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in Horsham?
In Horsham, 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.
Will bollards block trolleys?
They should not if gaps are planned for trolleys and wheelchairs. Main routes to trolley bays need wider openings. We set gaps to suit the way the site works.
Should bollards be added at a drive-thru order point?
Often, yes, where people queue or sit beside the lane. Posts should follow the curve of the lane and be closest together at corners, where drivers tend to misjudge the turn. The positions are agreed on site with the operator.
Pedestrian protection near Horsham
- Crawley (7.2 mi)
- Horley (10.6 mi)
- Haywards Heath (10.8 mi)
- Burgess Hill (11.1 mi)
- Reigate (13.1 mi)
- Redhill (14 mi)