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Timber bollard installation in Devon
Timber bollards for sites across Devon: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Devon
We supply and install timber bollards across Devon, with local pages for 10 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Devon: Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council.
Choose your town in Devon
Guide prices in Devon
| 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.
Who looks after the roads in Devon
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | Plymouth City Council | Plymouth City Council |
| Exeter | Devon County Council | the council for Exeter |
| Paignton | Torbay Council | Torbay Council |
| Torquay | Torbay Council | Torbay Council |
| Newton Abbot | Devon County Council | the council for Teignbridge |
| Exmouth | Devon County Council | the council for East Devon |
| Barnstaple | Devon County Council | the council for North Devon |
| Bideford | Devon County Council | the council for Torridge |
| Plymstock | Plymouth City Council | Plymouth City Council |
| Tiverton | Devon County Council | the council for Mid Devon |
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.
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.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Timber bollards in Devon: FAQs
Do you cover all of Devon for timber bollards?
Yes — including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Bideford. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Devon?
In Devon, 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 South 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 Devon?
For local roads, Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
Should timber posts be set in concrete?
Only with care. Concrete holds the post firmly but can trap water around it at ground level, where rot starts. A free-draining base and a concrete collar shaped to shed water help, and compacted stone backfill is often better in clay.