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Timber bollard installation in Oxfordshire
Timber bollards for sites across Oxfordshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Oxfordshire
We supply and install timber bollards across Oxfordshire, with local pages for 6 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Oxfordshire: Oxfordshire County Council.
Choose your town in Oxfordshire
Guide prices in Oxfordshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £105–£215 + VAT · £125–£255 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £185–£295 + VAT · £215–£345 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £265–£365 + VAT · £315–£435 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Oxfordshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | Oxfordshire County Council | Oxfordshire County Council |
| Banbury | Oxfordshire County Council | the council for Cherwell |
| Abingdon | Oxfordshire County Council | the council for Vale of White Horse |
| Bicester | Oxfordshire County Council | the council for Cherwell |
| Didcot | Oxfordshire County Council | the council for South Oxfordshire |
| Witney | Oxfordshire County Council | the council for West Oxfordshire |
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
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.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Timber bollards in Oxfordshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Oxfordshire for timber bollards?
Yes — including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot and Witney. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Oxfordshire?
In Oxfordshire, typically £105–£365 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£125–£435 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £465 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Oxfordshire?
For local roads, Oxfordshire County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.