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Timber bollard installation in Norfolk
Timber bollards for sites across Norfolk: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Norfolk
Across Norfolk, typical sites for timber bollards include supermarket frontages, high streets and industrial estates. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Norfolk: Norfolk County Council.
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Guide prices in Norfolk
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £95–£205 + VAT · £105–£245 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £175–£285 + VAT · £205–£335 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £255–£355 + VAT · £305–£425 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Norfolk
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | Norfolk County Council | the council for Norwich |
| Great Yarmouth | Norfolk County Council | the council for Great Yarmouth |
| King's Lynn | Norfolk County Council | the council for King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Thetford | Norfolk County Council | the council for Breckland |
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
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.
Set the posts
Posts are set plumb and to a consistent height, backfilled with compacted stone or concreted with a shaped top. Cut softwood ends are re-treated.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Timber bollards in Norfolk: FAQs
Do you cover all of Norfolk for timber bollards?
Yes — including Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn and Thetford. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Norfolk?
In Norfolk, typically £95–£355 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£105–£425 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £455 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Norfolk?
For local roads, Norfolk County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway 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.
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.