Kent · England
Timber bollard installation in Folkestone
Timber bollards for sites across Folkestone and the rest of Kent, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Folkestone
Across Folkestone, typical sites for timber bollards include community buildings, community car parks and residential driveways. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Coverage in Folkestone takes in the CT20, CT19 and CT18 postcode districts and nearby places like Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne, Lyminge and Densole. Jobs in Folkestone can be combined with work in Dover (7 miles), Ashford, Kent (13.5 miles), Deal (14.1 miles) and Canterbury (14.2 miles) (straight-line distances).
Folkestone at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Folkestone and Hythe
- Postcodes
- CT20, CT19 and CT18
- Guide price
- Typically £105–£365 per post + VAT (£125–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £465
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Dover (7 mi), Ashford, Kent (13.5 mi), Deal (14.1 mi), Canterbury (14.2 mi)
Where timber bollards go in around Folkestone
Common uses in a place like Folkestone:
- Verges on estates and rural lanes
- Village greens and recreation grounds
- Footpath and bridleway entrances
Timber bollard prices in Folkestone
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Folkestone
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Folkestone's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Folkestone is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Folkestone and Hythe) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Verges on rural lanes and estates often carry water mains, telecoms cables and drainage, so services are checked before augering. Clay holds water against the timber and benefits from a free-draining stone base; sandy ground may need a concrete surround to stop posts loosening.
- Check whether the verge is highway land; posts there usually need the highway authority's agreement.
- Leave pedestrian gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm, and wider at path entrances used by cycles, buggies and mobility scooters, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Oak | Naturally durable heartwood that weathers to silver-grey. Suits parks, heritage settings and visible frontages. |
| Tropical hardwood | Very dense and long-lasting in ground contact. Specify certified sustainable sources. |
| Fixing methods | Direct burial in compacted stone, set in concrete with a shaped collar, or mounted on a steel shoe or socket. |
What moves the price in Folkestone
When we price timber bollards in Folkestone, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of posts and length of the line
- Species: treated softwood, oak or tropical hardwood
- Removable or hinged posts for access
Keeping them working
New oak can release tannin that stains nearby paving for the first season; this weathers away. Replacing individual damaged posts is straightforward if the original size and species are recorded.
For damaged or loose posts in Folkestone, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about timber bollards in Folkestone
Which parts of Folkestone do you cover for timber bollards?
We cover all of Folkestone (CT20, CT19 and CT18) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Dover, Ashford, Kent and Deal.
Do I need consent for timber bollards on a public footway in Folkestone?
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Folkestone's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do timber bollards cost in Folkestone?
In Folkestone, 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.
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.
Timber bollards in nearby towns
- Dover (7 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (13.5 mi)
- Deal (14.1 mi)
- Canterbury (14.2 mi)
- Faversham (20.1 mi)
- Herne Bay (20.2 mi)