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England · 33 towns

Timber bollard installation in London

Timber bollards for sites across London: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.

Square timber bollards with chamfered tops along the grass verge of a park footpath in autumnComputer-generated image

Timber 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.

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Guide prices in London

SpecificationGuide priceIncludes
Standard£105–£235 + VAT · £125–£275 inc VATStandard post, foundation, reinstatement
Upgraded£195–£315 + VAT · £225–£375 inc VATUpgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys
Premium£285–£395 + VAT · £335–£465 inc VATHeavy-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

TownHighway / roads authorityPlanning authority
City of Londonthe City of London CorporationThe City of London Corporation
Barking and DagenhamBarking and Dagenham CouncilBarking and Dagenham Council
BarnetBarnet CouncilBarnet Council
BexleyBexley CouncilBexley Council
BrentBrent CouncilBrent Council
BromleyBromley CouncilBromley Council
CamdenCamden CouncilCamden Council
CroydonCroydon CouncilCroydon Council
EalingEaling CouncilEaling Council
EnfieldEnfield CouncilEnfield Council
GreenwichGreenwich CouncilGreenwich Council
HackneyHackney CouncilHackney Council
Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith and Fulham CouncilHammersmith and Fulham Council
HaringeyHaringey CouncilHaringey Council
HarrowHarrow CouncilHarrow Council
HaveringHavering CouncilHavering Council
HillingdonHillingdon CouncilHillingdon Council
HounslowHounslow CouncilHounslow Council
IslingtonIslington CouncilIslington Council
Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea CouncilKensington and Chelsea Council
Kingston upon ThamesKingston upon Thames CouncilKingston upon Thames Council
LambethLambeth CouncilLambeth Council
LewishamLewisham CouncilLewisham Council
MertonMerton CouncilMerton Council
NewhamNewham CouncilNewham Council
RedbridgeRedbridge CouncilRedbridge Council
Richmond upon ThamesRichmond upon Thames CouncilRichmond upon Thames Council
SouthwarkSouthwark CouncilSouthwark Council
SuttonSutton CouncilSutton Council
Tower HamletsTower Hamlets CouncilTower Hamlets Council
Waltham ForestWaltham Forest CouncilWaltham Forest Council
WandsworthWandsworth CouncilWandsworth Council
WestminsterWestminster City CouncilWestminster 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.

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Need bollards fitted?

Free site survey and a fixed, itemised written quote for installation work. Repairs and servicing are priced in writing before we start.

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