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Timber bollard installation in Stirling
Timber bollards for sites across Stirling: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Stirling
Across Stirling, typical sites for timber bollards include high street shopfronts, local parades and schools. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Stirling: Stirling Council.
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Guide prices in Stirling
| 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.
Who looks after the roads in Stirling
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling | Stirling Council | Stirling Council |
| Dunblane | Stirling Council | Stirling Council |
Rules for timber bollards in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. 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 Scotland.
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 Stirling: FAQs
Do you cover all of Stirling for timber bollards?
Yes — including Stirling and Dunblane. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Stirling?
In Stirling, 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 Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Stirling?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Stirling Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
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.
Why is my new oak bollard cracking?
Oak shrinks as it dries, and surface checks and splits are a normal part of that. They rarely affect the post's strength. Deep splits that run right through, or soft wood at the base, are a different matter.