West Sussex · England
Steel security bollard installation in Crawley
Local installation of steel security bollards in Crawley — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageCrawley steel security bollards
Concrete-filled steel bollards, root-fixed or base-plated, for car parks, forecourts, boundaries and nuisance vehicle control. In Crawley, that tends to mean sites such as college campuses, leisure centres and town-centre streets.
We work across RH11 and RH10 — Crawley itself and places including Pease Pottage and Tinsley Green. Nearby, we also work in Horley (4.4 miles), Horsham (7.2 miles), East Grinstead (7.7 miles) and Reigate (8.6 miles), measured as the crow flies. Brighton is around 20 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Crawley
- Postcodes
- RH11 and RH10
- Guide price
- Typically £205–£945 per bollard + VAT (£245–£1,145 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Horley (4.4 mi), Horsham (7.2 mi), East Grinstead (7.7 mi), Reigate (8.6 mi)
Guide prices for Crawley
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £205–£515 + VAT · £245–£615 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £425–£745 + VAT · £505–£885 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £655–£945 + VAT · £785–£1,145 inc 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 Crawley sites use steel security bollards for
Common uses in a place like Crawley:
- Lines between pedestrian routes and service yards
- Stopping cut-through traffic on private roads and estates
- Protecting meter boxes, gas kiosks, pillars and corners
Consents, ground and services in Crawley
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Crawley's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Crawley 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 the council for Crawley before posts go in.
Root-fixed posts need firm ground and enough depth to carry the post's root plus a concrete surround. Service runs commonly follow kerb lines and verges, which is exactly where steel posts tend to go, so positions are checked with records and scanning before digging.
- Fit contrasting or reflective bands near the top so posts are visible, as Inclusive Mobility guidance recommends.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm where pedestrians, wheelchair users or buggies pass between posts.
How the job runs
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.
Set the posts
Posts are set plumb and to a consistent height along the line, and concreted in. Base-plated posts are drilled, anchored with resin and torqued once cured.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Concrete infill | Adds mass and stiffness and makes the post harder to cut or dent. Usually specified for security and impact positions. |
| Base-plated | Bolted to a sound concrete slab with resin anchors. Quick to fit and easy to remove later, suited to light-duty and indoor use. |
| Visibility bands | Reflective or contrasting bands near the top for drivers at night and for partially sighted pedestrians. |
What affects the quote
When we price steel security bollards in Crawley, these make the biggest difference:
- Surface reinstatement such as block paving or tarmac
- Finish: galvanised only or powder-coated
- Ground conditions and buried services
Keeping them working
Check periodically for impact damage, loose base plates and cracked surfacing around the root. Powder coat chipped by vehicles should be touched up before the galvanising underneath starts to weather.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Crawley.
Common questions
Do you install steel security bollards in Crawley?
We cover all of Crawley (RH11 and RH10) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Horley, Horsham and East Grinstead.
Do I need consent for steel security bollards on a public footway in Crawley?
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Crawley's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do steel security bollards cost in Crawley?
In Crawley, typically £205–£945 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£245–£1,145 including VAT for homeowners), 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.
Are unrated steel bollards anti-ram?
No. They have not been crash-tested, so their performance against a deliberate vehicle attack is unknown. They are suited to nuisance parking and low-speed knocks; tested products are needed where an attack is the concern.
Will galvanised posts rust?
Hot-dip galvanising protects steel for a long time in normal outdoor conditions. Powder coat over the galvanising adds colour and extra protection. Touch up chips promptly in coastal or heavily salted locations.
Steel security bollards near Crawley
- Horley (4.4 mi)
- Horsham (7.2 mi)
- East Grinstead (7.7 mi)
- Reigate (8.6 mi)
- Haywards Heath (8.7 mi)
- Redhill (8.8 mi)