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Timber bollard installation in Neath Port Talbot
Timber bollards for sites across Neath Port Talbot: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Neath Port Talbot
Across Neath Port Talbot, typical sites for timber bollards include schools, residential driveways and small industrial units. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Neath Port Talbot: Neath Port Talbot Council.
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Guide prices in Neath Port Talbot
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £95–£195 + VAT · £105–£225 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £165–£265 + VAT · £195–£315 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £235–£335 + VAT · £275–£395 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Neath Port Talbot
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Neath | Neath Port Talbot Council | Neath Port Talbot Council |
| Port Talbot | Neath Port Talbot Council | Neath Port Talbot Council |
| Ystalyfera | Neath Port Talbot Council | Neath Port Talbot Council |
Rules for timber bollards in Wales
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 Wales.
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 Neath Port Talbot: FAQs
Do you cover all of Neath Port Talbot for timber bollards?
Yes — including Neath, Port Talbot and Ystalyfera. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Neath Port Talbot?
In Neath Port Talbot, typically £95–£335 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£105–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £425 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Neath Port Talbot?
For local roads, Neath Port Talbot Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
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.
How long will a timber bollard last in the ground?
It depends on species, treatment and how the post is set. Dense hardwoods and oak heartwood last much longer than softwood, and posts that are kept out of standing water last longer than those sitting in wet concrete. A steel shoe that keeps timber off the ground extends life considerably.