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Timber bollard installation in Lancashire
Timber bollards for sites across Lancashire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Lancashire
Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages. We cover Lancashire — Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool and Morecambe and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Lancashire: Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council and Lancashire County Council.
Choose your town in Lancashire
- Preston
- Burnley
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Morecambe
- Lancaster
- Lytham St Annes
- Skelmersdale
- Leyland
- Accrington
- Chorley
- Darwen
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Nelson
- Fleetwood
- Ormskirk
- Rawtenstall
- Colne
Guide prices in Lancashire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £100–£195 + VAT · £115–£225 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £165–£265 + VAT · £195–£315 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £245–£335 + VAT · £285–£395 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Lancashire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | Lancashire County Council | the council for Preston |
| Burnley | Lancashire County Council | the council for Burnley |
| Blackburn | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Blackburn with Darwen Council |
| Blackpool | Blackpool Council | Blackpool Council |
| Morecambe | Lancashire County Council | the council for Lancaster |
| Lancaster | Lancashire County Council | the council for Lancaster |
| Lytham St Annes | Lancashire County Council | the council for Fylde |
| Skelmersdale | Lancashire County Council | the council for West Lancashire |
| Leyland | Lancashire County Council | the council for South Ribble |
| Accrington | Lancashire County Council | the council for Hyndburn |
| Chorley | Lancashire County Council | the council for Chorley |
| Darwen | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Blackburn with Darwen Council |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | Lancashire County Council | the council for Wyre |
| Nelson | Lancashire County Council | the council for Pendle |
| Fleetwood | Lancashire County Council | the council for Wyre |
| Ormskirk | Lancashire County Council | the council for West Lancashire |
| Rawtenstall | Lancashire County Council | the council for Rossendale |
| Colne | Lancashire County Council | the council for Pendle |
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 Lancashire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Lancashire for timber bollards?
Yes — including Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Morecambe, Lancaster, Lytham St Annes and Skelmersdale. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Lancashire?
In Lancashire, typically £100–£335 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£115–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £435 plus VAT, using our North West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Lancashire?
For local roads, Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council and Lancashire County 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.