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Timber bollard installation in Gwynedd
Timber bollards for sites across Gwynedd: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Gwynedd
Across Gwynedd, typical sites for timber bollards include community buildings, local parades and residential driveways. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Gwynedd: Gwynedd Council.
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Guide prices in Gwynedd
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £95–£195 + VAT · £105–£225 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £165–£265 + VAT · £195–£315 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £235–£335 + VAT · £275–£395 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Gwynedd
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor, Gwynedd | Gwynedd Council | Gwynedd Council |
| Caernarfon | Gwynedd Council | Gwynedd Council |
Rules for timber bollards in Wales
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 Wales.
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 Gwynedd: FAQs
Do you cover all of Gwynedd for timber bollards?
Yes — including Bangor, Gwynedd and Caernarfon. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Gwynedd?
In Gwynedd, typically £95–£335 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£105–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £425 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Gwynedd?
For local roads, Gwynedd Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
How long will a timber bollard last in the ground?
It depends on species, treatment and how the post is set. Dense hardwoods and oak heartwood last much longer than softwood, and posts that are kept out of standing water last longer than those sitting in wet concrete. A steel shoe that keeps timber off the ground extends life considerably.
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.