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Timber bollard installation in Leicestershire
Timber bollards for sites across Leicestershire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Leicestershire
We supply and install timber bollards across Leicestershire, with local pages for 8 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Leicestershire: Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council.
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Guide prices in Leicestershire
| 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 East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Leicestershire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | Leicester City Council | Leicester City Council |
| Loughborough | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Charnwood |
| Hinckley | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Hinckley and Bosworth |
| Coalville | Leicestershire County Council | the council for North West Leicestershire |
| Wigston | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Oadby and Wigston |
| Melton Mowbray | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Melton |
| Market Harborough | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Harborough |
| Oadby | Leicestershire County Council | the council for Oadby and Wigston |
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 Leicestershire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Leicestershire for timber bollards?
Yes — including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough and Oadby. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Leicestershire?
In Leicestershire, 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 East 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 Leicestershire?
For local roads, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.