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Timber bollard installation in Cheshire
Timber bollards for sites across Cheshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Cheshire
We supply and install timber bollards across Cheshire, with local pages for 11 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Cheshire: Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Halton Borough Council and Warrington Council.
Choose your town in Cheshire
Guide prices in Cheshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £100–£195 + VAT · £115–£225 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £165–£265 + VAT · £195–£315 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £245–£335 + VAT · £285–£395 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Cheshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington | Warrington Council | Warrington Council |
| Chester | Cheshire West and Chester Council | Cheshire West and Chester Council |
| Crewe | Cheshire East Council | Cheshire East Council |
| Ellesmere Port | Cheshire West and Chester Council | Cheshire West and Chester Council |
| Widnes | Halton Borough Council | Halton Borough Council |
| Runcorn | Halton Borough Council | Halton Borough Council |
| Macclesfield | Cheshire East Council | Cheshire East Council |
| Northwich | Cheshire West and Chester Council | Cheshire West and Chester Council |
| Winsford | Cheshire West and Chester Council | Cheshire West and Chester Council |
| Congleton | Cheshire East Council | Cheshire East Council |
| Wilmslow | Cheshire East Council | Cheshire East Council |
Rules for timber bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
Survey the setting
A free site survey looks at the ground, drainage, tree roots, how vehicles currently get onto the land and how the site looks. You receive a fixed written quote with species, size and fixing.
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.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Timber bollards in Cheshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Cheshire for timber bollards?
Yes — including Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Widnes, Runcorn, Macclesfield and Northwich. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Cheshire?
In Cheshire, typically £100–£335 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£115–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £435 plus VAT, using our North West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Cheshire?
For local roads, Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Halton Borough Council and Warrington Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can timber bollards be removable?
Yes. Timber posts can be fitted into steel ground sockets with a lock, or mounted on a hinged base. That allows maintenance vehicles or emergency services through without a permanent gap.
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.