Scotland · 3 towns
Steel security bollard installation in East Lothian
Steel security bollards for sites across East Lothian: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageSteel security bollards in East Lothian
Across East Lothian, typical sites for steel security bollards include town-centre squares, high street shopfronts and community car parks. Concrete-filled steel bollards, root-fixed or base-plated, for car parks, forecourts, boundaries and nuisance vehicle control.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in East Lothian: East Lothian Council.
Choose your town in East Lothian
Guide prices in East Lothian
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £195–£485 + VAT · £225–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £405–£695 + VAT · £485–£825 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £615–£895 + VAT · £735–£1,045 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in East Lothian
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh | East Lothian Council | East Lothian Council |
| Tranent | East Lothian Council | East Lothian Council |
| Dunbar | East Lothian Council | East Lothian Council |
Rules for steel security bollards in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
Survey and set out
A free site survey confirms positions, surfaces, buried services and whether root-fixing or base plates suit the ground. You receive a fixed written quote listing post size, finish and fixing.
Break out and excavate
For root-fixed posts, the surface is cut neatly and each hole is dug to depth, by hand near known services. For base plates, the slab is checked for thickness and soundness.
Fill and cap
Where specified, posts are filled with concrete and capped so water cannot collect inside the tube.
Reinstate and finish
The surface around each post is made good to match, and reflective bands are fitted. Damaged galvanising from handling is touched up.
Steel security bollards in East Lothian: FAQs
Do you cover all of East Lothian for steel security bollards?
Yes — including Musselburgh, Tranent and Dunbar. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do steel security bollards cost in East Lothian?
In East Lothian, typically £195–£895 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£225–£1,045 including VAT for homeowners), 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.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in East Lothian?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (East Lothian Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
What diameter of steel bollard do I need?
Match it to the job. Around 114 mm suits car park walkways and verges; 168 or 219 mm with a heavier wall suits service yards and corners that lorries pass. The survey looks at what is likely to hit the posts.
Why fill a steel bollard with concrete?
Concrete infill adds weight and stiffness, so the post dents less and is harder to cut. It also stops water collecting inside a hollow tube. It is usual for security and impact positions.