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Timber bollard installation in Tiverton
Local installation of timber bollards in Tiverton — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout timber bollards in Tiverton
Whether it's community buildings, schools and local parades, timber bollards in Tiverton are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
We work across EX16 — Tiverton itself and places including Sampford Peverell, Witheridge, Halberton and Oakford. We also cover neighbouring Exeter (12.4 miles), Taunton (18.6 miles) and Exmouth (20.1 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Mid Devon
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Guide price
- Typically £95–£345 per post + VAT (£105–£405 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What Tiverton sites use timber bollards for
Typical reasons Tiverton sites choose timber bollards:
- Landscaped car parks and picnic areas
- Village greens and recreation grounds
- Verges on estates and rural lanes
Timber bollard prices in Tiverton
| 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.
Before we dig in Tiverton
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Tiverton's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Mid Devon) first — we flag this at survey.
Turf around new posts is reinstated and, on sites used by mowers, posts are spaced so equipment can pass. Tree roots are common along verges and parks, and digging close to mature trees can harm them, so positions are adjusted to stay outside root areas where possible.
- Check whether the verge is highway land; posts there usually need the highway authority's agreement.
- 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.
From survey to handover
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Removable and lockable posts | Timber posts in steel sockets, or hinged timber posts, for maintenance and emergency access. |
| Tropical hardwood | Very dense and long-lasting in ground contact. Specify certified sustainable sources. |
| Sizes and profiles | Commonly 100–200 mm square or round, with chamfered, pyramid or domed tops to shed water. |
Pricing timber bollards in Tiverton
Two Tiverton jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts and length of the line
- Fixing method: stone, concrete or steel shoe
- Species: treated softwood, oak or tropical hardwood
Looking after them
Inspect posts at ground level, where rot starts, by probing for soft wood. Replacing individual damaged posts is straightforward if the original size and species are recorded.
For damaged or loose posts in Tiverton, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Timber bollards in Tiverton: FAQs
Do you install timber bollards in Tiverton?
We cover all of Tiverton (EX16) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth.
Do I need consent for timber bollards on a public footway in Tiverton?
The highway authority for local roads in Tiverton is Devon County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Timber bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do timber bollards cost in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, 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.
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.
Do timber bollards stop vehicles?
They stop most drivers deliberately mounting a verge and resist low-speed knocks, especially in dense hardwood. They are not tested barriers and should not be relied on against a vehicle driven at them deliberately.