England · 33 towns
Timber bollard installation in London
Timber bollards for sites across London: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in London
We supply and install timber bollards across London, with local pages for 33 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in London: Barking and Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Enfield Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Haringey Council, Harrow Council, Havering Council, Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kingston upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond upon Thames Council, Southwark Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Waltham Forest Council, Wandsworth Council, Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation.
Choose your town in London
- City of London
- Barking and Dagenham
- Barnet
- Bexley
- Brent
- Bromley
- Camden
- Croydon
- Ealing
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Haringey
- Harrow
- Havering
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Islington
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Kingston upon Thames
- Lambeth
- Lewisham
- Merton
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Richmond upon Thames
- Southwark
- Sutton
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
- Wandsworth
- Westminster
Guide prices in London
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £105–£235 + VAT · £125–£275 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £195–£315 + VAT · £225–£375 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £285–£395 + VAT · £335–£465 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in London
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | the City of London Corporation | The City of London Corporation |
| Barking and Dagenham | Barking and Dagenham Council | Barking and Dagenham Council |
| Barnet | Barnet Council | Barnet Council |
| Bexley | Bexley Council | Bexley Council |
| Brent | Brent Council | Brent Council |
| Bromley | Bromley Council | Bromley Council |
| Camden | Camden Council | Camden Council |
| Croydon | Croydon Council | Croydon Council |
| Ealing | Ealing Council | Ealing Council |
| Enfield | Enfield Council | Enfield Council |
| Greenwich | Greenwich Council | Greenwich Council |
| Hackney | Hackney Council | Hackney Council |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | Hammersmith and Fulham Council | Hammersmith and Fulham Council |
| Haringey | Haringey Council | Haringey Council |
| Harrow | Harrow Council | Harrow Council |
| Havering | Havering Council | Havering Council |
| Hillingdon | Hillingdon Council | Hillingdon Council |
| Hounslow | Hounslow Council | Hounslow Council |
| Islington | Islington Council | Islington Council |
| Kensington and Chelsea | Kensington and Chelsea Council | Kensington and Chelsea Council |
| Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames Council | Kingston upon Thames Council |
| Lambeth | Lambeth Council | Lambeth Council |
| Lewisham | Lewisham Council | Lewisham Council |
| Merton | Merton Council | Merton Council |
| Newham | Newham Council | Newham Council |
| Redbridge | Redbridge Council | Redbridge Council |
| Richmond upon Thames | Richmond upon Thames Council | Richmond upon Thames Council |
| Southwark | Southwark Council | Southwark Council |
| Sutton | Sutton Council | Sutton Council |
| Tower Hamlets | Tower Hamlets Council | Tower Hamlets Council |
| Waltham Forest | Waltham Forest Council | Waltham Forest Council |
| Wandsworth | Wandsworth Council | Wandsworth Council |
| Westminster | Westminster City Council | Westminster City Council |
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.
Dig the holes
Holes are dug by hand or auger to the required depth, avoiding roots and checking for services along verges and footpaths.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Timber bollards in London: FAQs
Do you cover all of London for timber bollards?
Yes — including City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden and Croydon. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in London?
In London, typically £105–£395 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£125–£465 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £505 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in London?
For local roads, Barking and Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Enfield Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Haringey Council, Harrow Council, Havering Council, Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kingston upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond upon Thames Council, Southwark Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Waltham Forest Council, Wandsworth Council, Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
Do timber bollards stop vehicles?
They stop most drivers deliberately mounting a verge and resist low-speed knocks, especially in dense hardwood. They are not tested barriers and should not be relied on against a vehicle driven at them deliberately.