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Timber bollard installation in Herefordshire
Timber bollards for sites across Herefordshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Herefordshire
Across Herefordshire, typical sites for timber bollards include residential driveways, small industrial units and community car parks. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Herefordshire: Herefordshire Council.
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Guide prices in Herefordshire
| 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 Herefordshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | Herefordshire Council | Herefordshire Council |
| Leominster | Herefordshire Council | Herefordshire Council |
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 Herefordshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Herefordshire for timber bollards?
Yes — including Hereford and Leominster. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Herefordshire?
In Herefordshire, 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 West Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Herefordshire?
For local roads, Herefordshire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can timber bollards be removable?
Yes. Timber posts can be fitted into steel ground sockets with a lock, or mounted on a hinged base. That allows maintenance vehicles or emergency services through without a permanent gap.
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.