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Timber bollard installation in Kent
Timber bollards for sites across Kent: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Kent
Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages. We cover Kent — Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Kent: Kent County Council and Medway Council.
Choose your town in Kent
- Maidstone
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Tunbridge Wells
- Folkestone
- Margate
- Ashford, Kent
- Canterbury
- Sittingbourne
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Ramsgate
- Dover
- Tonbridge
- Strood
- Whitstable
- Deal
- Sevenoaks
- Rochester
- Herne Bay
- Broadstairs
- Faversham
- Swanley
Guide prices in Kent
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in Kent
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | Kent County Council | the council for Maidstone |
| Gillingham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Chatham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Tunbridge Wells | Kent County Council | the council for Tunbridge Wells |
| Folkestone | Kent County Council | the council for Folkestone and Hythe |
| Margate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Ashford, Kent | Kent County Council | the council for Ashford |
| Canterbury | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Sittingbourne | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Gravesend | Kent County Council | the council for Gravesham |
| Dartford | Kent County Council | the council for Dartford |
| Ramsgate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Dover | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Tonbridge | Kent County Council | the council for Tonbridge and Malling |
| Strood | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Whitstable | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Deal | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Sevenoaks | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
| Rochester | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Herne Bay | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Broadstairs | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Faversham | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Swanley | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
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.
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 Kent: FAQs
Do you cover all of Kent for timber bollards?
Yes — including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford, Kent and Canterbury. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Kent?
In Kent, 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.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Kent?
For local roads, Kent County Council and Medway 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.
Is tropical hardwood a sustainable choice?
It can be, if it comes from certified sustainable sources. Ask for certification with the order. Oak and treated softwood from managed forests are alternatives.