Wales · 2 towns
Timber bollard installation in Powys
Timber bollards for sites across Powys: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Powys
Across Powys, typical sites for timber bollards include schools, community car parks and community buildings. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Powys: Powys County Council.
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Guide prices in Powys
| 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.
Who looks after the roads in Powys
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown | Powys County Council | Powys County Council |
| Brecon | Powys County Council | Powys County 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
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 Powys: FAQs
Do you cover all of Powys for timber bollards?
Yes — including Newtown and Brecon. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Powys?
In Powys, 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 Powys?
For local roads, Powys County 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.
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.