Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Timber bollard installation in Dunoon
Timber bollards supplied and fitted in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageDunoon timber bollards
In the town of Dunoon, timber bollards tend to go in at residential driveways, filling-station forecourts and high street shopfronts. Timber bollards deter and guide vehicles; they are not tested barriers.
We cover Dunoon's PA23 postcode district, including places such as Sandbank, Innellan, Kilmun and Blairmore. Dunoon is fairly self-contained, with no other large town within about 20 miles.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Argyll and Bute Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Postcodes
- PA23
- Guide price
- Typically £95–£345 per post + VAT (£105–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical timber bollards jobs in Dunoon
Typical reasons Dunoon sites choose timber bollards:
- School frontages and nursery entrances
- Verges on estates and rural lanes
- Footpath and bridleway entrances
What timber bollards cost in Dunoon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £95–£205 + VAT · £105–£245 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £175–£275 + VAT · £205–£325 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £245–£345 + VAT · £285–£405 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Dunoon
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dunoon means Argyll and Bute Council. Timber bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Argyll and Bute Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
Turf around new posts is reinstated and, on sites used by mowers, posts are spaced so equipment can pass. Timber bollards usually go into soft landscape, so the ground varies more than with paved sites.
- Fit reflective bands or white tops where posts stand beside roads or in unlit car parks.
- Leave pedestrian gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm, and wider at path entrances used by cycles, buggies and mobility scooters, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
Installation, step by step
Set out the line
Posts are set out at spacings that stop cars passing between them while leaving gaps for walkers, buggies and wheelchairs.
Dig the holes
Holes are dug by hand or auger to the required depth, avoiding roots and checking for services along verges and footpaths.
Set the posts
Posts are set plumb and to a consistent height, backfilled with compacted stone or concreted with a shaped top. Cut softwood ends are re-treated.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sizes and profiles | Commonly 100–200 mm square or round, with chamfered, pyramid or domed tops to shed water. |
| Fixing methods | Direct burial in compacted stone, set in concrete with a shaped collar, or mounted on a steel shoe or socket. |
| Reflective bands and studs | Reflective bands, white painted tops or inset studs so posts are visible on unlit sites. |
What moves the price in Dunoon
Our Scotland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Dunoon firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Fixing method: stone, concrete or steel shoe
- Post size and length
- Ground conditions, roots and services
After installation
Timber naturally moves, checks and splits along its length as it dries; surface cracks in oak and hardwood are normal and rarely affect strength. New oak can release tannin that stains nearby paving for the first season; this weathers away.
For damaged or loose posts in Dunoon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Timber bollards in Dunoon: FAQs
Do you install timber bollards in Dunoon?
We cover all of Dunoon (PA23) and the rest of Argyll and Bute.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dunoon?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dunoon means Argyll and Bute Council. Timber bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
What's a typical price for timber bollards in Dunoon?
In Dunoon, typically £95–£345 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£105–£405 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Why is my new oak bollard cracking?
Oak shrinks as it dries, and surface checks and splits are a normal part of that. They rarely affect the post's strength. Deep splits that run right through, or soft wood at the base, are a different matter.
Is tropical hardwood a sustainable choice?
It can be, if it comes from certified sustainable sources. Ask for certification with the order. Oak and treated softwood from managed forests are alternatives.