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Timber bollard installation in Inverclyde
Timber bollards for sites across Inverclyde: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
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We supply and install timber bollards across Inverclyde, with local pages for 3 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Inverclyde: Inverclyde Council.
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Guide prices in Inverclyde
| 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 Inverclyde
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Greenock | Inverclyde Council | Inverclyde Council |
| Port Glasgow | Inverclyde Council | Inverclyde Council |
| Gourock | Inverclyde Council | Inverclyde Council |
Rules for timber bollards in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. 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 Scotland.
How installation works
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.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Timber bollards in Inverclyde: FAQs
Do you cover all of Inverclyde for timber bollards?
Yes — including Greenock, Port Glasgow and Gourock. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Inverclyde?
In Inverclyde, 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 Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Inverclyde?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Inverclyde Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
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.
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.