Tyne and Wear · England
Steel security bollard installation in Felling
Local installation of steel security bollards in Felling — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout steel security bollards in Felling
In the town of Felling, steel security bollards tend to go in at community car parks, town-centre squares and small industrial units. Concrete-filled steel bollards, root-fixed or base-plated, for car parks, forecourts, boundaries and nuisance vehicle control.
Coverage in Felling takes in the NE10 postcode district and nearby places like Follingsby. Nearby, we also work in Gateshead (1.4 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 miles), Hebburn (2.6 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE10
- Guide price
- Typically £185–£855 per bollard + VAT (£215–£1,045 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £565
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1.4 mi), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi), Hebburn (2.6 mi), Wallsend (3 mi)
What Felling sites use steel security bollards for
Common uses in a place like Felling:
- Grass verges and landscaped areas that vans keep driving over
- Lines between pedestrian routes and service yards
- Forecourts and building entrances needing a visible boundary
Felling: typical steel security bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £185–£465 + VAT · £215–£555 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £385–£675 + VAT · £455–£805 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £595–£855 + VAT · £705–£1,045 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Felling
In Felling, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gateshead Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Felling 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 Gateshead Council before posts go in.
Base plates must sit on a slab thick and sound enough to hold resin anchors; cracked or thin concrete will let the anchors pull out on the first knock. Reinstatement matches the surface, whether tarmac, block paving, flags or turf.
- Do not describe unrated posts as anti-ram or HVM protection in risk assessments or to insurers.
- Check whether the land is public highway or adopted verge before installing; the highway authority's agreement is usually needed.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Root-fixed | Cast into a concrete foundation, typically with several hundred millimetres of post below ground. The usual choice where digging is possible. |
| Visibility bands | Reflective or contrasting bands near the top for drivers at night and for partially sighted pedestrians. |
| Concrete infill | Adds mass and stiffness and makes the post harder to cut or dent. Usually specified for security and impact positions. |
What affects the quote
When we price steel security bollards in Felling, these make the biggest difference:
- Ground conditions and buried services
- Tube diameter, wall thickness and concrete infill
- Number of posts and length of the line
Keeping them working
A post that leans after a knock usually means the foundation has moved or cracked; it should be re-bedded or replaced rather than left as a trip or snag hazard. Galvanised steel posts need little attention for years at a time.
If posts in Felling are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Steel security bollards in Felling: FAQs
Do you install steel security bollards in Felling?
We cover all of Felling (NE10) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Felling?
In Felling, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gateshead Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for steel security bollards in Felling?
In Felling, typically £185–£855 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£215–£1,045 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £565 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
Should I choose root-fixed or base-plated steel bollards?
Root-fixed where you can dig and want the stronger post; base-plated where there is a sound slab and you want quick installation or the option to remove posts later. Base plates are limited by the slab and anchors, so they are not the right choice where vehicles hit hard.
Steel security bollards in nearby towns
- Gateshead (1.4 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi)
- Hebburn (2.6 mi)
- Wallsend (3 mi)
- Jarrow (3.9 mi)
- Washington (4.3 mi)