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Timber bollard installation in Ealing
Timber bollards supplied and fitted in Ealing, London: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Ealing
From estate car parks, station forecourts and places of worship, Ealing has plenty of places where timber bollards earn their keep. Timber bollards deter and guide vehicles; they are not tested barriers.
We work across W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3 and UB1 — Ealing itself and places including Southall, Greenford and Northolt. We also cover neighbouring Brent (3.1 miles), Hammersmith and Fulham (4 miles), Harrow (5 miles) and Hounslow (5.1 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Ealing Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Ealing Council
- Postcodes
- W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3, UB1, UB5 and UB2
- Guide price
- Typically £105–£395 per post + VAT (£125–£465 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £505
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Brent (3.1 mi), Hammersmith and Fulham (4 mi), Harrow (5 mi), Hounslow (5.1 mi)
What timber bollards cost in Ealing
| 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.
What Ealing sites use timber bollards for
Common uses in a place like Ealing:
- Village greens and recreation grounds
- School frontages and nursery entrances
- Country parks, nature reserves and woodland car parks
Consents, ground and services in Ealing
The highway authority for local roads in Ealing is Ealing Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Timber bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Many private-land installations in Ealing need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Ealing Council before posts go in.
Timber bollards usually go into soft landscape, so the ground varies more than with paved sites. Verges on rural lanes and estates often carry water mains, telecoms cables and drainage, so services are checked before augering.
- Use certified sustainable sources for hardwoods, which many public bodies require.
- Fit reflective bands or white tops where posts stand beside roads or in unlit car parks.
What happens on site
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.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fixing methods | Direct burial in compacted stone, set in concrete with a shaped collar, or mounted on a steel shoe or socket. |
| Tropical hardwood | Very dense and long-lasting in ground contact. Specify certified sustainable sources. |
| Reflective bands and studs | Reflective bands, white painted tops or inset studs so posts are visible on unlit sites. |
What affects the quote
Our London guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Ealing firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Species: treated softwood, oak or tropical hardwood
- Fixing method: stone, concrete or steel shoe
- Ground conditions, roots and services
Keeping them working
Inspect posts at ground level, where rot starts, by probing for soft wood. Timber naturally moves, checks and splits along its length as it dries; surface cracks in oak and hardwood are normal and rarely affect strength.
If posts in Ealing are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Timber bollards in Ealing: FAQs
Which parts of Ealing do you cover for timber bollards?
We cover all of Ealing (W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3 and UB1) and the rest of London. We also work in Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham and Harrow.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Ealing?
The highway authority for local roads in Ealing is Ealing Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Timber bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do timber bollards cost in Ealing?
In Ealing, 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.
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.
Timber bollards in nearby towns
- Brent (3.1 mi)
- Hammersmith and Fulham (4 mi)
- Harrow (5 mi)
- Hounslow (5.1 mi)
- Kensington and Chelsea (5.1 mi)
- Hillingdon (5.9 mi)