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Timber bollard installation in Hammersmith and Fulham
Local installation of timber bollards in Hammersmith and Fulham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Hammersmith and Fulham
Timber bollards suit plenty of Hammersmith and Fulham sites, station forecourts, office entrances and hospital approaches among them. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
We cover every part of Hammersmith and Fulham in the W6, W12, W14 and SW6 postcode districts. Jobs in Hammersmith and Fulham can be combined with work in Kensington and Chelsea (1.4 miles), Westminster (3.5 miles), Wandsworth (3.6 miles) and Ealing (4 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council
- Postcodes
- W6, W12, W14 and SW6
- 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
- Kensington and Chelsea (1.4 mi), Westminster (3.5 mi), Wandsworth (3.6 mi), Ealing (4 mi)
Timber bollards in Hammersmith and Fulham: common uses
Typical reasons Hammersmith and Fulham sites choose timber bollards:
- Village greens and recreation grounds
- Country parks, nature reserves and woodland car parks
- School frontages and nursery entrances
Timber bollard prices in Hammersmith and Fulham
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Hammersmith and Fulham
The highway authority for local roads in Hammersmith and Fulham is Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham Council before posts go in.
Verges on rural lanes and estates often carry water mains, telecoms cables and drainage, so services are checked before augering. Clay holds water against the timber and benefits from a free-draining stone base; sandy ground may need a concrete surround to stop posts loosening.
- Leave pedestrian gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm, and wider at path entrances used by cycles, buggies and mobility scooters, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Check whether the verge is highway land; posts there usually need the highway authority's agreement.
How the job runs
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.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tropical hardwood | Very dense and long-lasting in ground contact. Specify certified sustainable sources. |
| Sizes and profiles | Commonly 100–200 mm square or round, with chamfered, pyramid or domed tops to shed water. |
| Treated softwood | Pressure-treated pine for ground contact, economical for long runs on verges and rural sites. |
Pricing timber bollards in Hammersmith and Fulham
Two Hammersmith and Fulham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Post size and length
- Removable or hinged posts for access
- Ground conditions, roots and services
After installation
Replacing individual damaged posts is straightforward if the original size and species are recorded. New oak can release tannin that stains nearby paving for the first season; this weathers away.
For damaged or loose posts in Hammersmith and Fulham, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about timber bollards in Hammersmith and Fulham
Which parts of Hammersmith and Fulham do you cover for timber bollards?
We cover all of Hammersmith and Fulham (W6, W12, W14 and SW6) and the rest of London. We also work in Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Wandsworth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Hammersmith and Fulham?
In Hammersmith and Fulham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Hammersmith and Fulham Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for timber bollards in Hammersmith and Fulham?
In Hammersmith and Fulham, 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.
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.
Timber bollards near Hammersmith and Fulham
- Kensington and Chelsea (1.4 mi)
- Westminster (3.5 mi)
- Wandsworth (3.6 mi)
- Ealing (4 mi)
- Camden (4.2 mi)
- Richmond upon Thames (4.7 mi)