East Sussex · England
Timber bollard installation in Hastings
Local installation of timber bollards in Hastings — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Hastings
Timber bollards deter and guide vehicles; they are not tested barriers. In Hastings, that tends to mean sites such as retail parks, supermarket frontages and business parks.
We work across TN34, TN37, TN38 and TN35 — Hastings itself and places including Fairlight and Bachelor's Bump. Nearby, we also work in Bexhill-on-Sea (4.8 miles), Hailsham (14.1 miles), Eastbourne (14.2 miles) and Seaford (21.6 miles), measured as the crow flies. Hastings is about 31 miles from Brighton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- East Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Hastings
- Postcodes
- TN34, TN37, TN38 and TN35
- Guide price
- Typically £105–£365 per post + VAT (£125–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £465
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bexhill-on-Sea (4.8 mi), Hailsham (14.1 mi), Eastbourne (14.2 mi), Seaford (21.6 mi)
What timber bollards cost in Hastings
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £105–£215 + VAT · £125–£255 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £185–£295 + VAT · £215–£345 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £265–£365 + VAT · £315–£435 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Timber bollards in Hastings: common uses
Typical reasons Hastings sites choose timber bollards:
- Country parks, nature reserves and woodland car parks
- Footpath and bridleway entrances
- School frontages and nursery entrances
Before we dig in Hastings
The highway authority for local roads in Hastings is East Sussex 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.
If your site in Hastings is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Hastings) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Timber bollards usually go into soft landscape, so the ground varies more than with paved sites. Turf around new posts is reinstated and, on sites used by mowers, posts are spaced so equipment can pass.
- 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.
- Keep emergency vehicle access available, using a removable or hinged post where a route must open.
What happens on site
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 |
|---|---|
| Reflective bands and studs | Reflective bands, white painted tops or inset studs so posts are visible on unlit sites. |
| Sizes and profiles | Commonly 100–200 mm square or round, with chamfered, pyramid or domed tops to shed water. |
| Tropical hardwood | Very dense and long-lasting in ground contact. Specify certified sustainable sources. |
Pricing timber bollards in Hastings
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Hastings firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Fixing method: stone, concrete or steel shoe
- Post size and length
- 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.
If posts in Hastings are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you install timber bollards in Hastings?
We cover all of Hastings (TN34, TN37, TN38 and TN35) and the rest of East Sussex. We also work in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham and Eastbourne.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Hastings?
The highway authority for local roads in Hastings is East Sussex 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.
What's a typical price for timber bollards in Hastings?
In Hastings, typically £105–£365 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£125–£435 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £465 plus VAT, using our South East 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.
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.