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Timber bollard installation in Shropshire
Timber bollards for sites across Shropshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
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We supply and install timber bollards across Shropshire, with local pages for 3 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway authorities for local roads in Shropshire: Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council.
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Guide prices in Shropshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £95–£205 + VAT · £105–£245 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £175–£275 + VAT · £205–£325 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £245–£345 + VAT · £285–£405 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Shropshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | Telford and Wrekin Council | Telford and Wrekin Council |
| Shrewsbury | Shropshire Council | Shropshire Council |
| Wellington | Telford and Wrekin Council | Telford and Wrekin Council |
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.
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 Shropshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Shropshire for timber bollards?
Yes — including Telford, Shrewsbury and Wellington. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Shropshire?
In Shropshire, typically £95–£345 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£105–£405 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our West Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Shropshire?
For local roads, Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.