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Timber bollard installation in Gloucestershire
Timber bollards for sites across Gloucestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Gloucestershire
Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages. We cover Gloucestershire — Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood and Mangotsfield and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council.
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Guide prices in Gloucestershire
| 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.
Local authorities across Gloucestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | Gloucestershire County Council | Gloucestershire County Council |
| Cheltenham | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Cheltenham |
| Stroud | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Stroud |
| Kingswood | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Mangotsfield | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Yate | South Gloucestershire Council | South Gloucestershire Council |
| Tewkesbury | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Tewkesbury |
| Cirencester | Gloucestershire County Council | the council for Cotswold |
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 Gloucestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Gloucestershire for timber bollards?
Yes — including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Yate, Tewkesbury and Cirencester. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Gloucestershire?
In Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire?
For local roads, Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.