Northamptonshire · England
Timber bollard installation in Corby
Timber bollards for sites across Corby and the rest of Northamptonshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout timber bollards in Corby
Across Corby, typical sites for timber bollards include residential driveways, local parades and filling-station forecourts. Timber bollards deter and guide vehicles; they are not tested barriers.
We work across NN17 and NN18 — Corby itself and places including Weldon. Jobs in Corby can be combined with work in Kettering (6.9 miles), Market Harborough (9.8 miles), Oakham (11.9 miles) and Wellingborough (13.4 miles) (straight-line distances). Corby is about 19 miles from Northampton.
Corby at a glance
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Highway authority
- North Northamptonshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- North Northamptonshire Council
- Postcodes
- NN17 and NN18
- Guide price
- Typically £100–£335 per post + VAT (£115–£395 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £435
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Kettering (6.9 mi), Market Harborough (9.8 mi), Oakham (11.9 mi), Wellingborough (13.4 mi)
Corby: typical timber bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £100–£195 + VAT · £115–£225 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £165–£265 + VAT · £195–£315 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £245–£335 + VAT · £285–£395 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -2% for East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical timber bollards jobs in Corby
Around Corby, timber bollards usually solve one of these:
- School frontages and nursery entrances
- Landscaped car parks and picnic areas
- Footpath and bridleway entrances
What we check first in Corby
North Northamptonshire Council is the highway authority covering Corby's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Corby 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 North Northamptonshire Council before posts go in.
Timber bollards usually go into soft landscape, so the ground varies more than with paved sites. Tree roots are common along verges and parks, and digging close to mature trees can harm them, so positions are adjusted to stay outside root areas where possible.
- Fit reflective bands or white tops where posts stand beside roads or in unlit car parks.
- Keep emergency vehicle access available, using a removable or hinged post where a route must open.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Oak | Naturally durable heartwood that weathers to silver-grey. Suits parks, heritage settings and visible frontages. |
What moves the price in Corby
Two Corby jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts and length of the line
- Post size and length
- Species: treated softwood, oak or tropical hardwood
Keeping them working
New oak can release tannin that stains nearby paving for the first season; this weathers away. Inspect posts at ground level, where rot starts, by probing for soft wood.
For damaged or loose posts in Corby, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about timber bollards in Corby
Do you install timber bollards in Corby?
We cover all of Corby (NN17 and NN18) and the rest of Northamptonshire. We also work in Kettering, Market Harborough and Oakham.
Do I need consent for timber bollards on a public footway in Corby?
North Northamptonshire Council is the highway authority covering Corby's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do timber bollards cost in Corby?
In Corby, typically £100–£335 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£115–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £435 plus VAT, using our East Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Timber bollards near Corby
- Kettering (6.9 mi)
- Market Harborough (9.8 mi)
- Oakham (11.9 mi)
- Wellingborough (13.4 mi)
- Stamford (13.7 mi)
- Rushden (14.8 mi)